PS 203 - State and Local Government

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BT 113 or WR 115 or designated placement.

Course Description: Surveys the political process at the state and local level with an emphasis on Oregon law, constitution, and current local political issues.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain state/local political and policy making processes.
CLO#2: Describe legislative process/procedures at the state and local level.
CLO#3: Describe the levels of government (Federalism), the Oregon and U.S Constitutions, political participation, organized interest groups, and the media.
CLO#4: Explain the history and capacity of state and local government to solve problems and provide needed services. (ILO: Critical Thinking)