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Brian Dille, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Political Science
Social Science and Justice Studies
Office: SC 14 - Room: 74
480-461-7065
Office Hours
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| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | |
Online | Online | |||
| By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
I am always available online and will respond within 24 hours except on the weekend.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| 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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14367 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Closed |
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Notes: Students may contact instructor at brian.dille@mesacc.edu |
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| POS120 | International Relations | 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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14642 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| POS120 | International Relations | 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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14585 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Class Started |
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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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| 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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16199 |
MC OFFSITE Mesa Public Schools |
Hybrid
Lecture
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09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Mo |
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14827 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
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09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
14601 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
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09/30/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: Class 14601 Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu |
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Spring 2025
| POS120 | International Relations | 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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26963 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 20 of 24 |
27263 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
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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| 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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
31290 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/16/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Th |
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Open 24 of 25 |
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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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| 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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28115 |
Dobson Campus Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 5 of 5 |
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Notes: Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu |
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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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27760 |
Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 5 of 5 |
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Notes: Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu |
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Spring Flex Start 2025
| 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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26987 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27611 |
Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office |
Field Based
Lab
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02/24/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 1 of 1 |
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Notes: Students may contact instructor at: brian.dille@mesacc.edu |
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