Political Science (POS)

In this course, students will investigate how the national government is structured and how the American constitutional republic operates. It covers the philosophical and historical foundations of American government, including but not limited to the Declaration of Independence, the United States constitution and all its amendments, and The Federalist Papers. The course examines the branches of government and the government's laws, policies, and programs. It also examines the ways in which citizens participate in their government and ways their government responds to citizens. This is a state-designated civic-literacy course and a general education core course.(2024)

. This course is specifically designed to introduce the student to a wide variety of concepts and controversies associated with politics and public policy in our state and municipal government. There is a special emphasis upon government and politics in the state of Florida, however, course content will review several states for comparative analysis. The course material provides student-centered opportunities for growth regarding critical thinking and problem solving within the discipline of political science.

This course gives students opportunity to understand the relationship of theory to practice through participation in a service-learning experience. Students are required to complete 20 hours of volunteer work, a service-learning contract, and an oral and written reflection of the experience.