11/04/2025
This is a list of Spring 2026 classes the Political Science department is running at CCBC. Please feel free to share this information and pass it along to any interested parties.
American Government and Politics POLS 101 | 3 credits
Available as an online class. CRN # 244824 and 26811
Introduces students to the foundation of the American political system and U.S Constitution, how both work and its impact upon citizens. Students analyze the principles, structures and decision making in American Government from the President, Congress and the Courts. Students examine the workings, processes and organizations inside and outside government, interest groups, political parties and media, along with the making of public policy and foreign policy. "Who gets what, when, how, and why" in American politics.
State and Local Government and Politics POLS 105 | 3 credits
T/TH 9:30-11AM Essex Campus
Introduces students to the systematic study of government, politics and the legislative process. Students analyze the foundation, development, and exercise of executive power at the state and local levels of government. Students examine the structure of state courts and their role in government, and study how state and local government affects their lives, jobs and community. This course gives special attention to Maryland and Baltimore County Governments
International Relations-GL POLS 141 | 3 credits
Available as an online class. CRN # 25842
Introduces students to the nation-state system as well as the conflict and cooperation in the international arena covering economic and military power, diplomacy, terrorism, international law and organizations. An emphasis will be placed on U.S foreign policy analyzing its international impact. Students explore how 20th Century international conflicts such as World War I, World War II, the Cold War and terrorism influenced 21st Century thinking. Students question and discover what selected political leaders have learned from international conflict. This course is a globally intensive course that promotes intercultural competency and global awareness. Successful completion of this course contributes toward the 15 credits of globally intensive curriculum needed to earn the certificate of Global Distinction.
Political Philosophy and Ideology POLS 160 3 Credits
Available as a LATE START ONLINE CLASS CRN 27358
POLS 160- 3 credits- investigates the major ideologies and philosophies of the modern world such as nationalism, fascism, socialism, classical liberalism, conservatism, Marxism-Leninism, and neo-conservatism along with the newer ideologies of the extreme left and right. The course also examines the major philosophy leaders past and present and their influence on political development. The character of American political ideologies is analyzed and compared. Students integrate contemporary work in political philosophy and examine political thought and contributions from other civilizations and how philosophy relates to ideology.
