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PLS200: Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory
PLS200: Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory
Presents concepts of politics using political theory. Emphasizes the core thinkers and themes of political theory, with focus on concepts of justice, power, rights, liberty, and citizenship, within the context of differing conceptions of the state. Apply political theory as a method of analysis for analyzing current political events and problems. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.
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Delivery Method
Online
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Delivery Method
Campus
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Delivery Method
Hybrid
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Credits
3.0
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Department
Political Science
Where Will This Course Transfer?

| Institution | Identifier | Name | Notes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College | PLS200 | Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory | 2-Year | |
| Germanna Community College | PLS200 | Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory | 2-Year | |
| Northern Virginia Community College | PLS200 | Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory | 2-Year | |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | PLS200 | Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory | 2-Year | |
| Rappahannock Community College | PLS200 | Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory | 2-Year | |
| Southwest Virginia Community College | PLS200 | Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory | 2-Year | |
| Virginia Western Community College | PLS200 | Introduction to Political and Democratic Theory | 2-Year | |
| Sweet Briar College | PHIL129 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 4-Year | |
| Christopher Newport University | POLS100 | Political Thought and Society | 4-Year | |
| Eastern Mennonite University | ELEC100 | Elective | 4-Year | |
| Hollins University | POLS104 | POLITICAL THEORY | 4-Year | |
| James Madison University | POSC201 | Introduction to Western Political Theory | 4-Year | |
| Longwood University | POSC2XX | Political Science Elective | 4-Year | |
| Roanoke College | POLI261 | Selected Topics in Political Science | 4-Year | |
| The University of Virginia's College at Wise | POL1010 | AMER NAT POLITICS/POL INSTITUT | 4-Year | |
| George Mason University | GOVT101 | Democratic Theory and Practice | 4-Year | |
| Old Dominion University | POLS310 | POLITICAL THEORY | 4-Year | |
| University of Mary Washington | PSCINOTMJ | Elective | NOTMJ indicates this is not a major elective. General elective credit will apply to the overall credits needed to graduate. | 4-Year |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | PSCI2014 | Intro to Political Theory | 4-Year | |
| Marymount University | POL210 | Theory of Democracy | 4-Year | |
| Bridgewater College | PSCI220E | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 4-Year | |
| Bluefield College | ELEC---- | Elective Met | 4-Year | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | POLI107 | POLITICAL THEORY | 4-Year | |
| Randolph-Macon College | PSCI342 | Introduction to Political Theory | 4-Year |
