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College Catalog 2025 - 2026

PSC-150 Introduction to Political Theory

This course introduces students to political theory through analyzing works of political and moral philosophy. Students investigate the theoretical foundations of various governing systems and apply philosophical frameworks to contemporary topics. Theorists considered will include but not be limited to: Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Marx. While the course provides a foundation for understanding canonical Anglo American and European traditions, it includes political theorists from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, including postcolonial & feminist theorists. The course meets the General Education requirement for Community & Cultural Contexts.
Prerequisites Grade of C or higher in ESL-098  or RDG-095  and a grade of C or higher in ENG-095 ; or a grade of C or higher in ELL-103  or placement.
Gen. Ed. Course Yes
Mass Transfer Course Yes
Credits: 3