PSC 101 - American National Government

3 Credits

This course introduces students to how the government is organized, structured, and operates in the United States. Key topics include the foundation and structure of the American government, the political process and the policymaking process, the identification of major domestic and foreign policy issues, basic rights guaranteed in the Constitution, civil liberties protections in the Bill of Rights, and the concept of civil rights throughout American history. At the culmination of this class, students will understand the important role they play in the American Government System. By being informed citizens, they hold in their hands the future of our democratic way of life. It is now their responsibility to go forward and use the power they possess to make a difference.