Oct 23, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

POL 200 - Introduction to Political Science


3 Semester Hours
This course is designed to provide the student with a general understanding of how political scientists study the phenomena of politics and deepen the student’s understanding of their role as both a critical thinker and participant within the political system. This course will focus on the basic principles important to the field of political science, as well as political behavior, systems, processes and interaction.

Wesleyan Core SLO: Critical Thinking