Viola L Fuentes

Residential Faculty - Political Science

Social Science and Justice Studies

Office: SC 14

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
 
 
Online
Online
  

Office hours are also available by appointment

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

HIS103 United States History to 1865 3 Credits

The political, economic, and social development of the United States from the Pre-Columbian period through the end of the Civil War (1865). Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU], Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15915
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

19 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.

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: Institutions of the Americas [IAM], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16167
Dobson Campus

SC 14N

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

22 of 24
Seats Available

32110
Dobson Campus

SC 14N

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

23 of 25
Seats Available

32112
Dobson Campus

SC 17N

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

19 of 25
Seats Available

15913
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

8 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.

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

POS210 Political Ideologies 3 Credits

Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16518
Dobson Campus

SC 14N

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Open

18 of 25
Seats Available

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