State and Local Government and Politics - PLS 136 at Virginia Western Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- 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 Virginia Western Community College
| Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29968 | PLS 136-V2 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-03-18 | Virtual Distance Learning | WW | |
| This is a second eight-week class. Starts March 18. IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $40.09 to cover the cost of provided class textbook or select materials. | |||||||
Not scheduled
| Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41768 | PLS 136-V1 | 3 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2024-10-24 | Virtual Distance Learning | WW | |
| Second seven-week class. October 24 to December 20. This course may require proctored testing as described in the course syllabus. A student may request an alternative proctoring method, but the student will be responsible for any additional fees associated with the alternative method. Access to a personal computer and internet are required for this online course. For information on the required minimum computer specifications visit: https://www.virginiawestern.edu/online/computer-access/ An additional Class Fee has been added to the tuition and mandatory fees for this course in the amount of $43.11 to cover the cost of provided class textbook or select materials. IMPORTANT: This class section includes an additional Class Fee that will cover the cost of a digital copy of the textbook for this course. As an additional option under this program, a low-cost printed copy of the digital textbook can be purchased through the Virginia Western Bookstore. You will have the option to Opt-Out of using the digital textbook once you log into this course in Canvas. Should you choose to Opt-Out, you will receive an adjustment on your student account for the Class Fee after the Last Day to Drop and Receive a Refund, as noted in the Academic Calendar located here https://www.virginiawestern.edu/academic-calendar/. | |||||||
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