POL 250 — Intro to Political Theory 3 0 3
Prerequisite(s): Complete one of the following or receive non-course credit by placement. Course 1: ENG 025 Course 2: ENG 011 Course 3: ENG 002 with a grade of P2 Corequisite(s): None This course introduces students to normative political theory and examines basic questions and issues about the nature and purpose of politics. Emphasis is placed on the classical and modern political theories of Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Mill, and Marx. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss and evaluate normative political theories about the nature and purpose of politics. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. Hours Per Week Class Lab Credit PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING