Brian Dille, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Political Science

Social Science and Justice Studies

Office: SC 14 - Room: 74

480-461-7065

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM1:00 PM - 2:00 PM1:00 PM - 2:00 PM1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 

Online

 

Online

  
By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment 

I am always available online and will respond within 24 hours except on the weekend.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

POS120 International Relations 3 Credits

Introduction to the principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26963
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Ended

27263

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 27263 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

POS180 United Nations Studies 3 Credits

Historical origins, structural makeup, political and operational characteristics, and legal activities of the United Nations. Analysis of the overall institution's ongoing utility, productivity and creativity. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31290
Dobson Campus
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025
Th
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Class Ended

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

POS298AA Special Projects 1 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28115
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Notes: Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

POS298AC Special Projects 3 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27760
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Notes: Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Spring Flex Start 2025

POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution 3 Credits

Examination of the constitutions of the United States and the state of Arizona. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26987

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 26987 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

POS281AB Public Policy/Service Internship 3 Credits

Field experience in community service, public policy or public service.

Prerequisites: Minimum of 15 credit hours at college granting internship with minimum GPA of 3.0 and permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: POS280.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27611
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
02/24/2025 – 05/09/2025

Class Ended

Notes: Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Summer 2025

POS120 International Relations 3 Credits

Introduction to the principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16170

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025

Closed

Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 16170 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

POS281AB Public Policy/Service Internship 3 Credits

Field experience in community service, public policy or public service.

Prerequisites: Minimum of 15 credit hours at college granting internship with minimum GPA of 3.0 and permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: POS280.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16216
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

Notes: Class 16216 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Fall 2025

POS120 International Relations 3 Credits

Introduction to the principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23267
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

21 of 24
Seats Available

Fall Flex Start 2025

POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution 3 Credits

Examination of the constitutions of the United States and the state of Arizona. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24517
MC OFFSITE

Mesa Public Schools

Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025
Mo
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Open

45 of 45
Seats Available

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 24517 MPS Instructors

Class 24517 Meetings to be held at MPS district office located at 1025 N. Country Club Drive, Mesa AZ 85201

POS281AB Public Policy/Service Internship 3 Credits

Field experience in community service, public policy or public service.

Prerequisites: Minimum of 15 credit hours at college granting internship with minimum GPA of 3.0 and permission of Instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: POS280.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23429
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
09/09/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

3 of 3
Seats Available

Notes: Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

POS282AA Volunteerism for Political Science: A Service Learning Experience 1 Credits

Service-learning field experience within government agencies, political organizations, citizen advocacy groups, and human service organizations/agency.

Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
23231
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
10/06/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

1 of 1
Seats Available

Notes: Class 23231 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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