PS 1303 - State & Local Government

Hours: 3

An introductory survey of state, county, and local government with emphasis on Missouri. The course examines intergovernmental relations; political parties and interest groups; elections; state, county and city legislatures, executives and courts; law enforcement; financing; policymaking; and the problems of metro areas suburbs and rural communities. PS 1303 complies with the provisions of Section 170.011 RsMO requiring the study of U.S. and Missouri constitutions. Students enrolling in their first Social Studies core course (HI 1103, HI 1203, HI 1303, PS 1103, PS 1203 or PS 1303) at ECC who have not met the constitutions requirement will be required to enroll in HI 1000/PS 1000 Constitutions Study Module. Successful completion of the U.S. and MO constitution exams for students enrolled in the module is a course requirement for all Social Studies core courses, and students who do not pass the module exams will not receive credit for that course. Students who have fulfilled the competency requirement are not required to enroll in HI 1000/PS 1000 again. Students who successfully completed the constitution study requirement prior to Fall 2010 need not enroll in the module.

Gen Ed Skill Type: HOT, VAL, SBS, CON
Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score or coursework to enter EN 1223 or EN 1233
Prerequisite/Corequisite: PS 1000