Political Science, Associate in Arts
Effective: Fall, 2017
The Political Science Program is designed for but not limited to, students who wish to attain a Baccalaureate Degree in Political Science. This program will provide studentswith the basis and development of the discipline of Political Science in general and then delve into substantive study of each of the major fields within the discipline. Students will also complete courses that meet their general education requirements. Upon successful completion of an Assoicate in Arts degree in Political Science, students will be able to transfer into parallel programs.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Describe the theoretical principles that underlie the Constitution from which the government and politics of the United States emanate.
- Identify and assess the US Federal system in terms of its economic basis, structure and functions.
- Compare and contrast international political systems, cultures, economics, and histories.
- Analyze political factors and the dynamics of democracy and actors within the system: citzens, political parties, interest groups, the media, and electoral process.
First Semester (15-16 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| POL 110 - Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POL 120 - American National Government | 3 |
| ENG 100 - English Composition I | 3 |
| Please pick one of the following courses highlighted in blue: | |
| MAT 120 - Modern College Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 121 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 151 - College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 152 - Precalculus | 4 |
| MAT 160 - Calculus I | 4 |
| Electives |
|---|
| History Elective (3 credits) |
Second Semester (15 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| POL 130 - American State and Local Government | 3 |
| ENG 112 - English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| COMM 111 - Public Speaking | 3 |
| Please pick one of the following courses highlighted in blue: | |
| DPR 100 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| DPR 101 - Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| Electives |
|---|
| Any transferable Scientific Inquiry (SI) designated Science Course (3 credits) |
Third Semester (15 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| POL 200 - World Affairs | 3 |
| SOC 260 - Research Methodology | 3 |
| Please pick one of the following courses highlighted in blue: | |
| ECO 210 - Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ECO 220 - Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| Electives |
|---|
| Foreign Language Elective (3 credits) |
| Political Science Elective (3 credits) |
Fourth Semester (15 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| POL 226 - Comparative Politics | 3 |
| Electives |
|---|
| Foreign Language Elective (3 credits) |
| Social Science Elective (3 credits) |
| Humanities Elective (3 credits) |
| Any 200 level Political Science course (3 credits) |
| Notes |
|---|
Note: Foreign Language Elective: Must be sequential courses in the same language. |
Total Credits: 60-61
