POLS 262 California Politics

An exploration of California's rapidly-changing demographic cultural and political environment including the historic gubernatorial recall election impact of special interests population trends ethnic diversity environmental challenges policy issues in education healthcare and resource allocation. Students will have the opportunity to do internships at the state or local level in public policy settings. Guest speakers will include elected officials and other political leaders. Service learning/internships will be coordinated with Oxy's Center for Community Based Learning. Can we save the California Dream? Come find out.