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POLI 1001 - American Government and Politics* (5 credits)

(5 credits)

The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the protection of our lives and property all are affected by the actions of local, regional, and national levels of government. In this course, students learn about the workings of the American government and the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizens. Students explore the constitutional foundations and major institutions of American government demonstrated through the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. They engage in a range of assignments, such as an analysis on Supreme Court decisions, to gain an understanding of how the U.S. government functions, including the roles of political parties, elections, voting, and interest groups, as well as how the United States formulates and implements public policy.

*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.

POLI 1001S - American Government and Politics* (5 credits)

(5 credits)

The air we breathe, the water we drink, and the protection of our lives and property are all affected by the actions of local, regional, and national levels of government. In this course, students are introduced to the workings of the U.S. government and the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizens. Students explore the constitutional foundations and major institutions of U.S. government demonstrated through the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. They engage in a range of assignments, such as an analysis of Supreme Court decisions, to gain an understanding of how the U.S. government functions, including the roles of political parties, elections, voting, and interest groups, as well as how the United States formulates and implements public policy.

*Students may take this as a non-degree course, which means they do not have to be enrolled in a program. Contact an enrollment specialist [1-866-492-5336 (U.S.);1-443-627-7222 (toll)] for more information or visit School of Lifelong Learning for more information.

POLI 1099 - Divisions of Government (1 credits)

(1 credits)

In this course, students study the three essential components of the system of government in the United States and also explore the fascinating and vast world of the federal bureaucracy and the role of state and local governments. Grounding themselves in this knowledge not only helps students be better informed about the concepts, principles, and processes related to the divisions of government in the United States but also become a more effective advocate for positive social change efforts.

Note: Students who have previously taken POLI 1001 - American Government will not receive credit for this course.