— The Presidency

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: American presidencies origins and development; presidential power and influence as manifest in relationships with Congress, courts, parties, and the public in the formulation and administration of foreign and domestic policy; nominations, campaigns, and elections. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Writing Experience (WE). POL 106 — The Presidency (4 units) Course Description: American presidencies origins and development; presidential power and influence as manifest in relationships with Congress, courts, parties, and the public in the formulation and administration of foreign and domestic policy; nominations, campaigns, and elections. Prerequisite(s): POL 001 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Writing Experience (WE). POL 106 — The Presidency (4 units) Course Description: American presidencies origins and development; presidential power and influence as manifest in relationships with Congress, courts, parties, and the public in the formulation and administration of foreign and domestic policy; nominations, campaigns, and elections. Prerequisite(s): POL 001 recommended. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One open to Political Science, Political Science-Public Service, International Relations majors only. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.