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POS110: American National Government – 3 credits

Study of the historical backgrounds, governing principles, and institutions of the national government of the United States. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

SUN# POS1110

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
19187	Chandler-Gilbert CGCC Online	Online	10/20 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	D. Hester	Open 8 of 28 seats available
19187	Notes Notes: Second Eight (8) Week Class Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
26417	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Lauritano	Open 1 of 30 seats available
26417	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26423	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Lauritano	Open 4 of 9 seats available
26423	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26494	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Lauritano	Open 1 of 22 seats available
26494	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
29917	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	09/15 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	A. Felix	Open 8 of 9 seats available
29917	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Textbook info pending
26434	Rio Salado Print Based	Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Lauritano	Open 6 of 9 seats available
26434	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site: https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26435	Rio Salado Print Based	Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Lauritano	Open 3 of 4 seats available
26435	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class This is a correspondence class. Only the cost of tuition, fees and books is permitted for financial aid. Students pursuing a certificate program are not permitted to receive federal financial aid for correspondence classes. Students cannot complete more than 50% of their program of study via correspondence courses. If you use financial aid to pay for school, please review Section II of your Financial Aid Terms and Conditions at the following web site: https://www.riosalado.edu/students/financial-aid/legal-disclosure/terms-and-conditions Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Please note, Print Based or Mixed Media courses require access to a printer. The course packet is available through Riolearn in Acrobat PDF format. You may print these documents on your home computer, keeping in mind that an average print-time (for home printing) is 2 pages per minute depending on your printer. You may check the number of pages in your packet to estimate print time by opening each document. If you would like to view or print this PDF now you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. An alternative to printing the packet yourself is to place an order at your local FedEx Branch (for a fee). To find a convenient FedEx location call 1-800-463-3339 or visit them online at https://www.fedex.com/. If you choose this option, please use this FedEx printing request. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

POS120: International Relations – 3 credits

Introduction to the principles and issues relating to the study of international relations. Evaluation of the political, economic, national, and transnational rationale for international interactions. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

SUN# POS1120

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
15138	Paradise Valley M 101 - Classroom	Hybrid In-Person	09/24 – 12/19 Fall 2025	W	2:00PM – 3:15PM	V. Ghosh	Open 10 of 24 seats available
15138	Notes Notes: Hybrid Class meets in-person on campus at the designated location, days and times. Additional online work will be required. This type of class is designed for highly motivated, self disciplined, technology-literate students; requires reliable Web and e-mail address for communication and assignments outside of the classroom. Contact the PVCC Technology Help Desk for more information at 602.787.7780. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Students have the flexibility to choose between on campus or Online instruction for each class session throughout the semester. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

POS140: Comparative Government – 3 credits

Overview and evaluation of the sub-field of comparative politics. Covers various national governments from around the world: their structure, system, method of governance. Examines methods of assessing these governments. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: G, SB

SUN# POS2204

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
30393	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	I. Kroman	Open 4 of 18 seats available
30393	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Book Information Get book at the Bookstore
30394	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	I. Kroman	Open 10 of 13 seats available
30394	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

POS210: Political Ideologies – 3 credits

Leading political ideas and belief systems, e.g., Marxism, liberalism, conservatism, theories of democracy, and alternative futures. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
31225	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	I. Kroman	Open 7 of 18 seats available
31225	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
31226	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	I. Kroman	Open 9 of 13 seats available
31226	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Book Information Get books at the Bookstore
11349	Scottsdale Online Course	Online	10/27 – 12/19 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	N. Damask	Open 5 of 30 seats available
11349	Notes Notes: This class meets for an 8-week period during the full length semester. Students should expect an increased amount of work each week during the 8 weeks as compared to the same class offered in the full semester. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to be sure their course load is balanced over the course of a given semester. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

POS220: U.S. and Arizona Constitution – 3 credits

Examination of the constitutions of the United States and the state of Arizona. Prerequisites: None. Note: Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
27616	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Flynn	Open 2 of 30 seats available
27616	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27617	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Flynn	Open 20 of 30 seats available
27617	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27716	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	A. Felix	Open 4 of 30 seats available
27716	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
27764	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	09/15 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	S. Qureshi	Open 28 of 30 seats available
27764	Notes Notes: Twelve (12) Week Class 8-week class option available Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Textbook info pending

POS221: Arizona Constitution – 1 credit

Examination of the Constitution of the State of Arizona. Prerequisites: None. Note: Course content is equivalent to partial competencies from POS220. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
23850	Mesa: Dobson Campus SC 22	In Person	11/21 – 11/22 Fall 2025	F,Sat	5:00PM – 10:00PM	J. Mesnard	Open 17 of 24 seats available
23850	Notes Notes: Class 23850 meets at SC 22 Friday from Nov 21 to Nov 22, 2025 from 5:00PM - 10:00PM Class 23850 also meets at SC 22 Saturday from Nov 21 to Nov 22, 2025 from 8:00AM - 6:30PM No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26419	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Burns	Open 21 of 30 seats available
26419	Notes Notes: Four (4) Week Class Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. 2-week class option available Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26496	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Burns	Open 22 of 30 seats available
26496	Notes Notes: Four (4) Week Class Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. 2-week class option available Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
19110	Chandler-Gilbert CGCC Online	Online	09/29 – 10/31 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	T. Lennon	Open 6 of 28 seats available
19110	Notes Notes: Second Five (5) Week Class Book Information Get book at the Bookstore

POS222: U.S. Constitution – 2 credits

Examination of the United States Constitution. Prerequisites: None. Note: Course content is equivalent to partial competencies from POS220. Students may receive credit for only one of the following: POS220 OR (POS221 and POS222).

Class#	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Instructors	Availability
26424	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	08/25 – 10/13 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Burns	Open 26 of 30 seats available
26424	Notes Notes: Eight (8) Week Class Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. 4-week class option available Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
26467	Rio Salado Online Class	Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:	10/20 – 12/08 Fall 2025	N/A	N/A	J. Burns	Open 30 of 30 seats available
26467	Notes Notes: Eight (8) Week Class Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others. 4-week class option available Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor

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