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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
13627
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • D. Hester
Open
22 of 28 seats available
32808
Estrella Mountain
Internet/ Online Class
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • K. Douglas
Open
21 of 32 seats available
  • Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
  • Textbook info pending
29185
Glendale
Online Class
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. Johnson
Open
15 of 24 seats available
17502
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
24 of 30 seats available
  • 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
22410
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/20 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Lauritano
Open
7 of 9 seats available
  • Twelve (12) Week Class
    8-week class option available
    Flex I
    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
17481
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Lauritano
Open
4 of 13 seats available
  • 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
17482
Rio Salado
Print Based
Print Based : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Lauritano
Open
9 of 9 seats available
  • 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

POS113: United States and Arizona Social Studies – 3 credits

Overview of government, history, and geography of the United States and Arizona. Includes the relationship of Arizona to the U.S. government as well as the influences and developments that have shaped U.S. and Arizona history. Also covers geographical systems, regions, and study techniques. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: H, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
15339
Phoenix
A104
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
11:30AM – 12:45PM
  • M. DeCoster
Open
1 of 27 seats available
17275
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
2/17 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu
3:30PM – 4:45PM
  • B. MacDonald
Open
23 of 32 seats available
  • 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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
31301
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Flynn
Open
10 of 30 seats available
  • Sixteen (16) 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
31305
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • Staff
Open
30 of 30 seats available
  • Sixteen (16) 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
31520
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
4/13 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • N. Damask
Open
10 of 30 seats 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
15285
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. DeCoster
Open
2 of 27 seats available

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
17277
Paradise Valley
M 101 - Classroom
Hybrid In-Person
2/18 – 5/15
Spring 2026
W
2:00PM – 3:15PM
  • V. Ghosh
Open
11 of 20 seats available
  • 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.
    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
29201
Glendale
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Hybrid Live Online
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
W
2:30PM – 3:45PM
  • C. Johnson
Open
5 of 24 seats available
  • This class requires the use of a computer or mobile device with Internet access, webcam, speakers, and microphone. Students must be seen for presentations or to show work.
    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
31058
Phoenix
ONLINE CANVAS
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Celoza
Open
5 of 27 seats available

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
25120
Mesa
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • M. Kao
Open
11 of 25 seats available
  • This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
    Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
13702
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Lopez
Open
10 of 28 seats available
  • Class is Scheduled for Fifteen (15) Weeks
    Honors Option Section: Limited seats reserved for CGCC Honors Program Students only. Honors Advisor signature required.
    This is the honors option for POS 140 13667
13667
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Lopez
Open
11 of 28 seats available
21196
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • I. Kroman
Open
9 of 18 seats available
21197
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • I. Kroman
Open
13 of 13 seats available

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
25138
Mesa: Dobson Campus
SC 13N
In Person
1/21 – 5/15
Spring 2026
M,W
12:00PM – 1:15PM
  • V. Fuentes
Open
2 of 25 seats available
29186
Glendale
B 208
In Person
1/27 – 5/15
Spring 2026
Tu,Th
1:00PM – 2:20PM
  • T. Desai
Open
9 of 24 seats available
13570
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Mesnard
Open
1 of 28 seats available
21816
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • I. Kroman
Open
6 of 18 seats available
21817
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • I. Kroman
Open
13 of 13 seats available
22828
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • N. Damask
Open
4 of 30 seats available
  • 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.
    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
22974
Scottsdale
Online Course
Online
3/2 – 4/10
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • N. Damask
Open
15 of 30 seats 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
18362
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • S. Qureshi
Open
24 of 30 seats available
  • 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
18373
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/20 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • A. Felix
Open
30 of 30 seats available
  • 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

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
17500
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Burns
Open
3 of 30 seats available
  • 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
17503
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Burns
Open
24 of 30 seats available
  • 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
17524
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Burns
Open
27 of 30 seats available
  • 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
15874
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
2/23 – 4/3
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Lennon
Open
9 of 28 seats available
15875
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
4/6 – 5/8
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Lennon
Open
19 of 28 seats available
26240
Mesa
Online Course
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Mesnard
Open
9 of 25 seats available
  • This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
    Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor
24126
South Mountain
ONLINE
Online
3/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • C. McNamara
Open
20 of 25 seats available

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
17501
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
1/12 – 3/2
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Burns
Open
19 of 30 seats available
  • 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
17504
Rio Salado
Online Class
Online : You can start on any Monday between dates:
3/9 – 4/27
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • J. Burns
Open
28 of 30 seats available
  • 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

POS223: Civil Rights and Liberties – 3 credits

The historic background and current status of major civil rights and civil liberties issues in the United States. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: C, SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
13557
Chandler-Gilbert
CGCC Online
Online
2/2 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • E. Guthrie
Open
10 of 28 seats available
29246
Glendale
Online Class
Online
1/26 – 5/15
Spring 2026
N/A
N/A
  • T. Desai
Open
5 of 24 seats available

POS285: Political Issues and Public Policy – 3 credits

Introduction to public policy, how policy is made, and how public policy decisions are affected. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: SB

Class# Location Delivery Dates Days Times Instructors Availability
32216
Glendale
District Office
In Person
1/23 – 5/15
Spring 2026
F
1:00PM – 4:00PM
  • T. Desai
Open
6 of 20 seats available
  • Permission of Department Required
    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.
  • No books listed at the bookstore, contact instructor