State and Local Government and Politics - PLS 136 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
Advanced Search
Distance Learning
Restrict search to:
   Distance Learning Types
Time of Day
Restrict search to:
Term
Restrict search to:
PLS 136 - State and Local Government and Politics
Teaches structure, powers, and functions of state and local government in the United States as related to federalism; constitutionalism; elections; powers of legislative, executive, and judicial powers of state and local government; state-local-federal relations; fiscal matters; metropolitan issues; and policy issues, like health, education, criminal justice and welfare. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
43771 PLS 136-001N 3
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2024-01-16 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Fifteen Week
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
36213 PLS 136-040L 3
 M W   
2:20 p.m.-4:05 p.m.
 2024-01-30 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
34393 PLS 136-70YM 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
 2024-06-17 Manassas P
50% or more of the time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. For the rest of the time, instruction is done online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates), via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course

Fall 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
56104 PLS 136-001M 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Manassas Trailside Building P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule.
63494 PLS 136-001N 3
  Tu Th  
4:00 p.m.-5:20 p.m.
 2024-08-26 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
What Next?
Sign up with your college navigator
Already a student at Northern Virginia? A New Student?
  1. Register using SIS at My VCCS
  2. Purchase books
  3. Attend class
  1. Complete and submit an application for admission
  2. Request transcripts from your high school or other colleges attended
  3. Take placement tests
  4. File for financial aid
  5. Register for classes
  6. Purchase books
  7. Attend class

Any questions? Contact the college and talk to a counselor.

Courses

Search all courses offered across Virginia's Community Colleges and browse subjects and courses across all colleges. View each individual course description, content summary, and schedule across Virginia. Find the colleges which offer the course as well as when and where the course is offered.

Programs

Search for key information about Programs and Majors across Virginia's Community Colleges. Browse all Degree types and curriculums offered by Virginia's Community Colleges. Focus on a specific Program and all possible majors are presented. Focus on a Major and see all the community colleges in Virginia that offer that curriculum.

Colleges

Focus on courses and programs offered by specific colleges. Search for, and browse, specific courses and programs at the college you are interested in.