POL 250 - Intro to Political Theory

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

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. (S22932)

This is a college transfer course. Check with your senior institution to ensure the course will be appropriate for your program at that institution.