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POLITICAL SCIENCE (POS) Courses






POS 110 • American Government 3 cr.

Introduction of various aspects of the national government: constitutional framework, structures, courts, Congress, presidency, interest groups, and political parties. Satisfies teacher certification requirements for U.S. Constitution. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.

POS 112 • Navajo Government 3 cr.

Focuses on the development of the Navajo Government, its evolution, legal and political bases, structure and functions, fiscal changes and administrative growth. Three lecture.

POS 221 • Arizona Constitution and Government 1 cr.

Surveys the Arizona Constitution, with special attention to operation of state and local government. Requirement for teacher certification. One lecture.

POS 222 • U.S. Constitution 1 cr.

Surveys the U.S. Constitution from its philosophical and historical roots to its modern day structure. It is intended to satisfy Arizona's requirement for teacher certification. One lecture.

POS 225 • The Supreme Court and Education: Selected Issues 1 cr.

Explores United States Supreme Court decisions related to selected educational issues. One lecture.