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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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18442 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Students may contact instructor at brian.dille@mesacc.edu |
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| POS223 | Civil Rights and Liberties | 3 Credits | ||||
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The historic background and current status of major civil rights and civil liberties issues in the United States. Prerequisites: None. |
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| 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
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
Fall Flex Start 2023
| POS120 | World Politics | 3 Credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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18692 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Closed |
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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. |
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| POS180 | United Nations Studies | 3 Credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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19627 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Th |
7:00 PM - 9:50 PM |
Class Started |
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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. |
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| POS220 | U.S. and Arizona Constitution | 3 Credits | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Examination of the United States Constitution and the constitution and government of the State of Arizona. Prerequisites: None. |
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35535 |
MC OFFSITE |
Hybrid
Lecture
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09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
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Class Started |
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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. |
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| POS281AB | Public Policy/Service Internship | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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18975 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
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09/05/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: Students may contact instructor at brian.dille@mesacc.edu |
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| POS282AA | Volunteerism for Political Science: A Service Learning Experience | 1 Credits | ||||
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Service-learning field experience within government agencies, political organizations, citizen advocacy groups, and human service organizations/agency. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor. |
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18712 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
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10/02/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Class Started |
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Notes: Class 18712 Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu |
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Winter Intersession 2023
| POS110 | American National Government | 3 Credits | ||||
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Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
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27572 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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12/18/2023 - 01/12/2024 |
Open 11 of 25 |
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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. |
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Spring 2024
| POS120 | World Politics | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
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27543 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Open 15 of 24 |
27893 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 18 of 25 |
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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. |
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| POS298AA | Special Projects | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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29048 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 5 of 5 |
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| POS298AC | Special Projects | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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28538 |
Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lab
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01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 4 of 5 |
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Spring Flex Start 2024
| POS120 | World Politics | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
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29177 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/18/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 21 of 25 |
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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. |
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| POS281AB | Public Policy/Service Internship | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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28318 |
Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
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02/26/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Open 1 of 1 |
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| POS285 | Political Issues and Public Policy | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to public policy, how policy is made, and how public policy decisions are affected. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
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29504 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/26/2024 - 05/10/2024 |
Fr |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Open 11 of 24 |
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