Courses

Political Science Courses

The Political Science department at Highline College offers a variety of classes. Political Science classes fulfill the Social Science Area 1 distribution area and some may fulfill the diversity and globalism requirement. Many of our courses are offered in alternate modalities, including online and in-person. The 100 & 200-level courses apply toward Associate degrees, while the 300 & 400-level courses apply toward applicable Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

Please refer to the online quarterly course schedule for specific course and modality schedules. A complete list of classes we offer is available in the Highline Catalog.

Course List

The Ampersand (&) Difference

POLS& (Common Course Numbering): In Washington, some courses have the same number across all community and technical colleges. These are “common courses.” If a course from a different college has the same number and subject as Highline’s, and an ampersand (&), then they’re considered the same course. They are designed to transfer seamlessly between these schools. Examples at Highline include POLS& 101 (Introduction to Political Science) and POLS& 200 (Introduction to Law).
POLS (Highline-Specific): Courses without the ampersand are unique to Highline College. While they still transfer to four-year universities (often under a Direct Transfer Agreement), they don't have a pre-matched course at every other community or technical college. Examples include POLS 103 (Model United Nations: Institutions) or POLS 115 (Power Civics).