PS 200 - State and Local Politics

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: None

Math Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Description: This course examines the structure, functions, and issues of state and local government with an emphasis on the State of Michigan. It covers the separation of powers and overlapping jurisdictions of states, counties, townships, cities, villages, and school districts. The issues of sovereignty, crime, education, economic development, and government finances are also discussed.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: Social Sciences