Brian Dille, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Political Science

Social Science

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

Fall 2023

POS113 United States and Arizona Social Studies 3 Credits

Overview of government, history, and geography of the United States and Arizona. Includes the relationship of government to the United States economic system as well as the influences and developments that have shaped U.S. and Arizona history. Also covers geographical systems, regions, and study techniques. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18442
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Class Started

Notes: Students may contact instructor at brian.dille@mesacc.edu

POS223 Civil Rights and Liberties 3 Credits

The historic background and current status of major civil rights and civil liberties issues in the United States. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19298
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Class Started

Fall Flex Start 2023

POS120 World Politics 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
18692

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

Class 18692 Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu

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
19627
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
Th
7:00 PM - 9:50 PM

Class Started

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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 19627 Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu

POS220 U.S. and Arizona Constitution 3 Credits

Examination of the United States Constitution and the constitution and government of the State of Arizona. Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
35535
MC OFFSITE

Hybrid
Lecture
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023
-
-

Class Started

Special Class Meeting Information
Location Start End Days Times
MPS9/21/2023 Th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
MPS10/9/2023 Mo 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mesa Public Schools11/30/2023 Th 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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 35535 MPS Instructors

Class 35535 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
18975
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Notes: Students may contact instructor at brian.dille@mesacc.edu

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
18712
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
10/02/2023 - 12/15/2023

Class Started

Notes: Class 18712 Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu

Winter Intersession 2023

POS110 American National Government 3 Credits

Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27572

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
12/18/2023 - 01/12/2024

Open

11 of 25
Seats Available

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 27572 Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu

Winter Intersession Classes

Spring 2024

POS120 World Politics 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
27543
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024
TuTh
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Open

15 of 24
Seats Available

27893

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

18 of 25
Seats Available

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 27893 Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu

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
29048
Dobson Campus

Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

5 of 5
Seats Available

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
28538
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Independent Study
Lab
01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

4 of 5
Seats Available

Spring Flex Start 2024

POS120 World Politics 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
29177

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

21 of 25
Seats Available

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 29177 Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu

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
28318
Dobson Campus

SD Instructor Office

Field Based
Lab
02/26/2024 - 05/10/2024

Open

1 of 1
Seats Available

POS285 Political Issues and Public Policy 3 Credits

Introduction to public policy, how policy is made, and how public policy decisions are affected. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
29504
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
01/26/2024 - 05/10/2024
Fr
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Open

11 of 24
Seats Available

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