P Sci 100: Introduction to Politics (11am daily, main campus)
An introduction to the discipline of political science and to politics itself.  Students explore and analyze political philosophies, political ideologies, and the historical development of political thought, democracy, authoritarianism, and the major “isms” (liberalism, conservatism, capitalism, socialism, communism, and fascism). Explores the kinds of governmental structures that are associated with each of the ideologies.  Students will begin to assess how well each ideology has dealt with the social, economic, and political problems of the world, in the past and present.  Students will further explore and analyze why and under what conditions people choose any ideology over others.

P Sci 202: Introduction to United States Government and Politics (8am daily, main campus; MW at 4pm in Enumclaw)
Introduces students to the American political system – its origins, institutions and operations. Students analyze and understand politics, power, and resulting policy. Examines formal and informal institutions of government, conventional and unconventional means of citizen participation, and political outcomes.  Explores the strengths and weaknesses of various interpretations of American democracy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s Degree in Political Science.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Successful teaching experience at the college level.  

SALARY: Salary is determined by the college salary schedule, and varies depending on the degree and mode of instruction.