POLS 103 - State and Local Government and Politics (GT-SS1)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-08-25 | - |
| 2026-08-25 | - |
| 2027-08-25 | - |
Program Overview
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Course Details
POLS 103 - State and Local Government and Politics (GT-SS1)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of the structure, functions, and responsibilities of state and local governments. It explores the impacts of decisions made at the state and local level, compares and contrasts policies across various states and localities, and learns about how these levels of government function and interact with each other.
Course Objectives
Through readings, lectures, group discussions, and assignments, students will achieve four primary learning outcomes:
- Gain a broader and deeper understanding of how state and local governments work and what their responsibilities are.
- Understand the unique challenges that state and local governments face.
- Analyze the role of state and local actors in solving pressing contemporary problems, such as economic issues and environmental concerns.
- Discuss how the actions of state and local governments impact our daily lives.
Course Details
- Term: Summer 2025, Fall 2025
- Credits: 3 credits
- Instructor: Morgann Means, PhD
Instructor Information
Morgann Means received her PhD in 2023 from Colorado State University. Her current research focuses on sustainable cities in the U.S., analyzing the role of citizen participation in sustainable communities and the impact of natural disaster vulnerability on cities' economic and environmental policy decisions.
Course Schedule
- Section 801 (Online): Registration closed
- Date: Aug 25 - Dec 14, 2025 (16 wks.)
- Time: Asynchronous
- Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
- 100% tuition and fees refunded: September 10, 2025
- 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: October 20, 2025
- No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: November 14, 2025
- Tuition: $1,470 (subject to Board of Governors’ approval in early summer)
Course Accreditation
The Green Quality Course seal of approval is given to an undergraduate course that passes a rigorous review process to ensure accessibility and design standards are met through an internal Quality Matters (QM) review, which evaluates course design.