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POLS100: Political Thought and Society
POLS100: Political Thought and Society
This course is an introduction to western political theory. The course focuses on the theoretical foundations of politics including the principal concepts, ideas, and theories of the study of the political world. Particular focus is given to the state, citizen, government, power, justice and conflict in the development of the modern western political system.
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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
POLS
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 | PLS130 | Basics of American Politics | 2-Year | |
| Paul D. Camp Community College | PLSEEE | N/A | Credits may vary at the time of final evaluation. | 2-Year |
| William & Mary | GOVT1XX | Transfer Elective Course | Actual transfer credit may vary based on credit earned at host institution. | 4-Year |
| Old Dominion University | HB1REQ | N/A | 4-Year | |
| Old Dominion University | POLS1ELE | N/A | 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 Commonwealth University | POLI1XX | Political Science Transfer Elective | 4-Year |
