Summer Springboard

Political Science

ACADEMIC COURSE

GAIN MULTI-DIMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND THE SUPREME COURT

Course Highlights

  • Learn the elements of constitutional law and the founding of the Judicial Branch of government
  • Review Supreme court decisions and recognize how they impact citizens
  • Participate in a mock supreme court
  • Sharpen debate and public speaking skills

  • Discuss how to network and get started on a political career path

  • Sit in on court cases and watch how civil/criminal trials work in our society.

Summer Springboard

Political Science

Course Overview

This class will introduce students to elements of constitutional law and the founding of the Judicial Branch of government. Students will become familiar with how the court works, judicial review, and the limitations of its role. In the process of this class, students will go through a legal simulation (either mock trial or mock supreme court cases) to gain a first-hand understanding of how the process works. Students will also explore the range of internships and careers available in politics and government.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Outcome #1

Understand how the Supreme Court functions and writes decisions

Outcome #2

Review Supreme court decisions and recognize how they impact citizens

Outcome #3

Discover judicial politics

Outcome #4

Develop skills in analysis, legal writing

Summer Springboard

Political Science

Courses by Campus

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Cal Poly SLO

San Luis Obispo, California