Catalog Info
Title when registering
Intro Amer Gov't & Pol Sci
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Pre-requisites
Eligible to take ENG courses at HFC.
Course Description
Examines principles and problems of American political institutions, including the role of government and politics in society, the balancing of liberty with authority, and theories of the state. Also explores mechanisms of popular control (public opinion, pressure groups, political parties, elections) and formal structure. Additional components include foreign policy, public policy, and contemporary events.
MTA Categories
- Category 4: Social Sciences
General Education Categories
- Social Sciences
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other Details
Determined by department
Office Contact
School of Liberal Arts: 313-845-9624, lainfo@hfcc.edu, Liberal Arts Building, Room: K-201 and F-138
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2022 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.