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POLS

5 courses with the subject POLS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

POLS 1010^Introduction to Political Science3

This course is an introduction to the study of comparative governments, ideologies, systems, institutions, and international relations. [This course was previously POL 110.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement.
POLS 1030^American Government3

This course is an analysis of the democratic values, constitutional framework, and political dynamics of the U. S. political system with emphasis upon an evaluation of the Congress, Presidency, and Supreme Court. [This course was previously POL 200.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Fall, Spring, Summer

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement.
POLS 2025^State and Local Government3

This course includes a study of the forms of state and local government organizations. Interrelationships between state and local, state and federal, and local federal governments will be discussed. [This course was previously POL 210.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) Spring

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement.
POLS 2035International Relations3

This course includes a study of the system of the nation-state, power and ideology, the diplomatic process, colonialism and imperialism, regions and crises, international organization and law, war and peace, the role of the United States in world affairs. [This course was previously POL 207.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) TN eCampus ONLY

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
POLS 280TSelected Problems in Political Science1-6

Specialized topics, issues, or activities as related to government and public service are selected and studied in depth. Students who work as interns may consider this course. [This course was previously POL 280T.] Semester Availability: (Subject to Change) As needed

Subject
POLS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum credit of six hours to apply toward graduation.
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Source
catalog.volstate.edu
Prerequisite
Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement.

Source: Volunteer State Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59