Courses and Schedules

POS-3100 Constitutional Issues


Constitutional Issues analyzes the role of the United States Supreme Court in interpreting the scope of government power, individual rights, civil rights, and public policy within the parameters of the Bill of Rights, other constitutional amendments, and legislation. Throughout the course, the major Supreme Court rulings on civil rights and civil liberties are examined in their historical, legal, political, and social context in relation to both the federal and state governments.

Advisory: This is an upper-level course. Students should have knowledge equivalent to an introductory political science.

Study Methods:

Accelerated Courses (POS-3100-AC):
Jul 2026,  Aug 2026,  Sep 2026,  Oct 2026,  Nov 2026,  Dec 2026,  Jan 2027,  Feb 2027,  Mar 2027,  Apr 2027,  May 2027,  Jun 2027


Guided Study (POS-3100-GS):
Jul 2026,  Jan 2027


Online Courses (POS-3100-OL):
Jul 2026,  Jan 2027

Self-Directed Courses (POS-3100-SD): This course is offered every term.


Credits: 3

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