POLS 101Intro to Political Science
3 credits33 sections at 3 collegesFall 202630 of 33 sections openUpdated today
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In-Person: 16Online: 17
Transfer Equivalencies
| University | Equivalent Course | Status |
|---|---|---|
| California State University (system-wide) | TRANSFERABLECSUTC-listed transferable course | Elective Credit |
| University of California (system-wide) | TRANSFERABLEUCTCA-listed transferable course | Elective Credit |
| UC Berkeley | General EducationGeneral Education | Direct Match |
| UC Berkeley | POL SCI 2POL SCI 2 | Direct Match |
Availability Profile
How POLS 101 is being offered across 3 colleges this term (33 sections total).
Delivery format
- online17 (52%)
- in person16 (48%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)7
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)5
- Evening (5 PM and after)1
- Asynchronous / TBA20
Start dates
Sections begin on 4 distinct dates. 4 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 12 distinct instructors across 3 colleges.
Compare colleges
Where to take POLS 101 — sort and filter by when it meets, open seats, and format.
| College | Soonest section | Seats | Format | Sections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Valley Community College DistrictAudit OK | Mon Wed 11:00 AM–12:20 PM | 896 seats open | Online 16In-person 13 | 29 |
| Victor Valley CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 5:30 PM–7:00 PM | 45 seats open | In-person 1Online 1 | 2 |
| Allan Hancock CollegeAudit OK | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:20 AM | 18 seats open | In-person 2 | 2 |
Seats and schedules are pulled automatically from each college's catalog and change in real time — confirm on the college's site before you register.
Not offered this term at 114 other colleges: American River College, Bakersfield College, Barstow Community College, Berkeley City College, Butte College, Cabrillo College, and 108 more.
Available at 3 colleges
Antelope Valley Community College DistrictAudit OK13 In-Person16 Online29 sections
Antelope Valley Community College District
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72535 | Mon Wed 11:00 AM–12:20 PM | Hemker, Frederick | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 27 of 40 seats |
| 72072 | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:20 AM | Jaworowski, Steven | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 22 of 40 seats |
| 73081 | Tue Thu 9:30 AM–10:50 AM | Vento, John | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 61 of 80 seats |
| 73080 | Tue Thu 11:00 AM–12:20 PM | Vento, John | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 57 of 80 seats |
| 71207 | Mon Wed 12:30 PM–1:50 PM | Jaworowski, Steven | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 15 of 40 seats |
| 73403 | Mon Wed 9:30 AM–10:50 AM | Hemker, Frederick | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 38 of 40 seats |
| 71204 | Tue Thu 12:30 PM–1:50 PM | Vento, John | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 60 of 80 seats |
| 72529 | Mon Wed 2:00 PM–3:20 PM | Jaworowski, Steven | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 24 of 40 seats |
| 78046 | Tue Thu 2:00 PM–3:20 PM | Hemker, Frederick | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 39 of 40 seats |
| 78039 | No set meeting time | Hemker, Frederick | Lancaster [Off Campus] | In-Person | 40 of 40 seats |
| 78040 | No set meeting time | Vento, John | Palmdale [Off Campus] | In-Person | 40 of 40 seats |
| 78044 | No set meeting time | Hemker, Frederick | Lancaster [Off Campus] | In-Person | 40 of 40 seats |
| 73936 | No set meeting time | Ranish, Donald | Lancaster Campus | Online | 30 of 40 seats |
| 76838 | No set meeting time | Ranish, Donald | Lancaster Campus | Online | 36 of 40 seats |
| 77307 | No set meeting time | Coleman, Ellen | Lancaster Campus | Online | 31 of 40 seats |
| 75211 | No set meeting time | Carver, Derek | Lancaster Campus | Online | Full |
| 78034 | No set meeting time | Ranish, Donald | Lancaster Campus | Online | 34 of 40 seats |
| 71203 | No set meeting time | Hemker, Frederick | Lancaster Campus | Online | 10 of 40 seats |
| 78036 | No set meeting time | Donn, Amaka | Lancaster Campus | Online | 22 of 40 seats |
| 78031 | No set meeting time | Coleman, Ellen | Lancaster Campus | Online | 40 of 40 seats |
| 78045 | No set meeting time | Ramirez, Larry | Lancaster Campus | Online | 33 of 40 seats |
| 78035 | No set meeting time | Donn, Amaka | Lancaster Campus | Online | 32 of 40 seats |
| 78033 | No set meeting time | Hemker, Frederick | Lancaster Campus | Online | 32 of 40 seats |
| 78038 | No set meeting time | Donn, Amaka | Lancaster Campus | Online | 33 of 40 seats |
| 79072 | No set meeting time | Carver, Derek | Lancaster Campus | Online | Full |
| 78037 | No set meeting time | John, Samuel | Lancaster Campus | Online | 16 of 40 seats |
| 78030 | No set meeting time | John, Samuel | Lancaster Campus | Online | 34 of 40 seats |
| 78042 | No set meeting time | John, Samuel | Lancaster Campus | Online | 37 of 40 seats |
| 78029 | Tue 4:00 PM–5:20 PM | Carver, Derek | Lancaster Campus | In-Person | 13 of 40 seats |
Allan Hancock CollegeAudit OK2 In-Person2 sections
Allan Hancock College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20421 | Mon Wed 8:00 AM–9:20 AM | Patrick, Frederic J. | Santa Maria | In-Person | 18 of 35 seats |
| 20599 | Mon Wed 9:30 AM–10:50 AM | Patrick, Frederic J. | Santa Maria | In-Person | Full |
Victor Valley CollegeAudit OK1 In-Person1 Online2 sections
Victor Valley College
| CRN | Schedule | Instructor | Campus | Mode | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLS-101-70000 | Mon Wed 5:30 PM–7:00 PM | Michael Rabi | MAIN | In-Person | 33 of 35 seats |
| POLS-101-70001 | No set meeting time | Julia M. Wendt | ONLIN | Online | 12 of 35 seats |