Oakland,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Political science focuses on analyzing governance and political systems across local, state, national, and global scales. It explores key concepts including authority structures, political organizations, electoral processes, global diplomacy, governmental operations, and policy development.
Laney College's political science curriculum teaches students how individuals and political institutions interact within governing frameworks. Those enrolled in these courses can enhance their logical reasoning and evaluation capabilities while building research competencies.
By comprehending political structures and citizen participation, students gain skills to recognize systemic challenges and implement community improvements.