Course Details
POS 2041 - American Federal Government (3.00 credits)
Description
This course surveys the background, constitutional principles, organizations, and operation of the American political system. Topics include the U.S. Constitution, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, political parties, interest groups, political campaigns, voting rights/behavior, elections, the presidency, bureaucracy, Congress and the American judicial system. On completion, students should be able to identify and explain relationships among the basic elements of American government and to function as more informed participants of the American political system.
General Information
| Registration through this site |
Available
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| Start / End Dates | 7/1/2024 to 8/20/2024 |
| Last day to Enroll | 7/1/2024 |
| Delivery Method | Internet |
| Institution Profile | Florida State College at Jacksonville |
| Reference Number | 2342 |
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| School Term | 2024 - Summer |
| Max Class Size | N/A |
| Credit Type | Semester-based |
| Registrar URL | http://www.fscj.edu/admissions… http://www.fscj.… |
| Textbook Cost Course Indicator |
This course section requires course materials at no cost to student. For more information, please visit: Florida’s Zero Textbook Cost Course Indicator Overview. |
Fees
| Tuition | $315.00 |
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| Fees | $45.00 |
| Tuition | $657.00 |
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| Fees | $45.00 |
Requirements
- Course Prerequisites
- Qualify for enrollment into ENC 1101 - English Composition 1.
- Enrollment Procedure
- Students must complete an application and be admitted to the College prior to enrollment. Degree seeking students must take the Post-secondary Education Readiness Test and attend an orientation and advising session. Transient students are encouraged to consult with their academic counselor/adviser and complete a transient student form prior to enrollment.
- Technical Requirements
- All online courses generally require a Florida State College at Jacksonville email account and a computer with Internet access, a current operating system and Internet browser, and office software. Additional technology requirements may be listed in the course syllabus and course communications. The technical Help Desk is available for assistance as needed.
- Other Considerations
- Orientation and coursework online. Proctored testing may be required. A fee is not charged for virtual proctoring, but may be required at approved off-campus testing sites.
- Schedule Notes
- NA
- Modes of Interaction
- Chat, discussion, e-conferencing, e-mail, online assignment submissions, video and voice possible.
Common Questions
- Can students apply for admission to Florida State College at Jacksonville via the Internet?
- Yes - admission applications for Florida State College at Jacksonville are available via the Internet.
- Do students need to be admitted to Florida State College at Jacksonville prior to applying for the 'American Federal Government' course?
- Yes - a student must be admitted to Florida State College at Jacksonville before registering for American Federal Government.
- Is the 'American Federal Government' course offered for credit?
- Yes - the American Federal Government course is offered for credit.
- Can students register for the 'American Federal Government' course via the Internet?
- Yes - students can register for American Federal Government via the Internet.
- Are there one or more mandatory, in-person meetings required of students taking the 'American Federal Government' course?
- No - there are no mandatory, in-person meetings required of students to take American Federal Government.
- Does the 'American Federal Government' course require students to meet at specific times?
- No.
Disability Services
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