Surveys principles and problems of politics and government in the United States and globally. Familiarizes students with the basic systems and theories, ideologies, and models of political analysis. Focuses on issues of power, freedom, justice, and property. Special topics include area studies and the issues of ethnicity and gender in political structures.
Faculty
Lawrence Twicken, Ph.D. 
Department Chair
Office SM 137
(949) 582-4264
Howard Gensler, Ph.D. 
Office BGS 322
(949) 582-4450
Lee Haggerty
Office BGS 344
(949) 582-4260
Sharon MacMillan, Ph.D.
Office BGS 307
(949) 582-4856
Ken Woodward, Ph.D.
Office SM 343
(949) 582-4868
Core Courses and Resources
Political Science
- PS1 American Government
- PS4 Introduction to Political Science
- PS11 International Political Economy
- PS12 Comparative Politics and Government
- PS14 International Relations
Faculty and Students