U.S. Government and Politics - PLS 135 at Virginia Peninsula Community College


         
 
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PLS 135 - U.S. Government and Politics
Teaches the political structure, processes, institutions, and policymaking of the US national government. Focuses on the three branches of government, their interrelationships, and how they shape policy. Addresses federalism; civil liberties and civil rights; political socialization and participation; public opinion, the media; interest groups; political parties; elections; and policymaking. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Virginia Peninsula Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
65249 PLS 135-D01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-09 Virtual Location WW
65250 PLS 135-D02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-06-09 Virtual Location WW

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
70889 PLS 135-20H 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Hampton Campus P
70890 PLS 135-D01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-08-19 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***ASYNCHRONOUS*** online section. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. There are NO required online class meetings. Instructors will post recordings on any live sessions conducted as part of the course. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
71637 PLS 135-D03 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-10-16 Virtual Location WW
71717 PLS 135-U02H 3
 M W   
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Kecoughtan High School P
71718 PLS 135-U03H 3
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Phoebus High School P
2487 PLS 135-U04W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Warhill High School P
2488 PLS 135-U05W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-14 Jamestown High School P
2489 PLS 135-U06W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-02 Virtual Location WW
This section is a online dual enrollment course taught by the high school. Permission to register is required. For information about dual enrollment classes in the high school, please contact the guidance department of your high school.
2493 PLS 135-U07W 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-09-02 Virtual Location WW
This section is a online dual enrollment course taught by the high school. Permission to register is required. For information about dual enrollment classes in the high school, please contact the guidance department of your high school.

Spring 2027 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
34541 PLS 135-20H 3
  Tu Th  
9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Hampton Campus P
34542 PLS 135-D01 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***Asynchronous*** online section. Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
Class Materials Total Cost is Zero.
34543 PLS 135-D02 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-01-11 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***Asynchronous*** online section. Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
Class Materials Total Cost is Zero.
34544 PLS 135-D04 3
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2027-03-16 Virtual Location WW
This is an ***Asynchronous*** online section. Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Students must login to Canvas regularly to check for course announcements, complete assignments, check grades and feedback, and participate in any other course activities required by the instructor. Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet to successfully complete this course. Some courses require proctored testing. Students can visit https://vpcc.edu/distance/students for information and resources for online students.
Class Materials Total Cost is Zero.
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