Political Science
The Political Science department at Chabot College is
dedicated to fostering a broad understanding of local, national, and
international political systems and social scientific methods, encouraging
active civic engagement, and heightening student awareness of the complex and
diverse global connections that define today’s world.
The Political Science department offers a variety of
courses in political science ranging from the core course, Introduction to
American Government, to courses in Comparative Government, International
Relations, and Contemporary Issues in American Politics.
All
courses are transferable to CSU (and most to UC), and all meet GE breadth
requirements for the associate degree and for transfer. The American Government
course helps satisfy the CSU American Institutions requirement.
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Course Descriptions
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Political Science 1
Introduction to American Government
3 Units
Introduction to the historical development of American political
ideals and institutions including the Federal and California
Constitutions, civil liberties, civil rights, citizenship duties,
political parties, participation and elections.
Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A. May be offered
in Distance Education format.
3 hours. Transfer:
CSU; UC; CSU/GE: D8, U.S. Hist; IGETC: Area 4A, U.S. Hist; AA/AS;
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Political Science 2
Introduction to
American and California Politics
3 Units
Introduction to issues in American and California politics including
education, environment, welfare, and health care policy. Special
emphasis on California state and local government issues,
interpretation of public policy statistics.
Strongly recommended: Eligibility for English 1A.
3 hours. Transfer:
CSU; UC; CSU/GE: D8, U.S. Hist;
IGETC: Area 4H, U.S. Hist; AA/AS.
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Political Science 12
Introduction to California State and Local Government
3 Units
Organization and operation of government and politics at the state,
county and municipal level; emphasis on current issues and the
influences of historical, geographical, political, economic and
social factors on public policy.
3 hours. Transfer:
CSU; CSU/GE: D8; AA/AS |
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Political Science 20
Comparative Government
3 Units
Contemporary forms of government, institutions and political
problems of selected national governments.
Strongly recommended:
Political Science 1 or 7
3 hours. Transfer: CSU; UC; CSU/GE: D8; IGETC: Area 4H;
AA/AS.
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Political Science 25
Introduction to Political Theory
3 Units
Various theoretical approaches to politics including selected aspect
of political thought from ancient times to the present with
application to current political thought.
Strongly recommended:
Eligibility for English 1A. Political
Science 1 or 7
3 hours. Transfer:
CSU; UC; CSU/GE: D8; IGETC: Area 4H; AA/AS.
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Political Science 30
International Relations
3 Units
Introduction to international relations, politics, theories and
institutions with an emphasis on contemporary practices.
3 hours. Transfer:
CSU; UC; CSU/GE: D8;
IGETC: Area 4H; AA/AS.
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Political Science 40
Contemporary Issues in American Politics
3 Units
Introduction to current political issues; their historical, and
economic causes; and the public policies which have been advanced to
solve these issues. Emphasis on decision-making process of
government and voluntary organizations.
3 hours. Transfer:
CSU; UC; CSU/GE: D8;
IGETC: Area 4H; AA/AS.
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Registration:
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Apply to Chabot College
Register for classes on
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