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The study of politics is the study of how people are governed and how they govern themselves. We examine the process by which scarce resources are allocated to an expanding population with ever-increasing demands. We look at American politics as an experience in "self-government" and realize that our system is quite different from the political systems developed by Russia or the People's Republic of China —and also different from other Western democracies. We examine these differences and attempt to understand something about the degree to which one system works better than another.
Our discipline also seeks to understand how nations deal with each other and what kinds of issues are likely to separate them —and how they resolve international conflict. In this light we examine the role of the United Nations as "peacekeeper."
A number of Political Science courses help prepare students for specific careers. For example, political science is often used as a pre-law major or for other related professions, such as careers in government at the federal, state or local levels. Our discipline is also appropriate for a number of other non-government professions and our faculty invite your questions about such opportunities.
Faculty & Offices
Peter Haslund, Chair (IDC-351, ext. 2221)
Manoutchehr Eskandari-Qajar (IDC-349, ext. 2435)
Joseph Martorana (IDC-329, ext. 3621)
Advisers/Counselor Liaison
Counselor Liaison: Oscar Zavala (SS-131, ext. 2403)
Degrees & Certificates Awarded
- Associate in Arts Degree: Political Science
- Associate in Arts Degree: Law & Society
- Associate in Arts Degree: Law & Society - Emphasis in Criminal Justice
- Associate in Arts Degree: Global Studies
- Certificate of Completion: Global Studies (pending Chancellor's Office approval)
Click here to view the complete program description and Degree Requirements (PDF format)
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