Open Political Science Classes this Summer

May 20, 2025 - 08:52 AM

 

POLI 1 – Introduction to American Government and Politics - On Campus

Open for Enrollment CRN 12572 

Explore how power is structured, balanced, and contested across American political institutions from Congress and the Presidency to state governments and the courts. We'll examine how the Constitution, landmark Supreme Court decisions, and federalism shape the push and pull between national and state authority. This course provides a foundation for understanding how political decisions are made and how you can engage with them.

 

POLI 25 - Latino Politics in the United States - Online 
Open for Enrollment CRN 10540

Examine how Latino communities have shaped and been shaped by American politics. This course explores Latino political thought, activism, and engagement, as well as how institutions at the national, state, and local levels respond to and reflect this growing population. With Latinos playing an increasingly central role in U.S. elections, policy debates, and social movements, understanding Latino politics is essential to understanding the future of American democracy.

 

POLI 5 - Political Theory I - Ancient to Contemporary - On Campus
Open for Enrollment CRN 11535

Learn how political thinkers from Plato to modern philosophers have grappled with questions of power, justice, freedom, and the role of government. This course traces the evolution of political ideas and institutions, examining how foundational theories continue to shape debates about democracy, authority, and social change today.