Political Science, AA
The study of political science is the systematic study of government, politics, and political behavior. It examines how a society governs itself at all levels and various ideas about how it should be governed in the future.
This program is designed for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university. Requirements may be updated prior to the start of the Fall 2023 semester. Students completing this program should consult a counselor or advisor to develop their degree plan and for registration advice.
Associate of Arts
Required Courses
| EDU 104 | College & Career/FYE | 3 |
| ENG 110 | College Writing I | 3 |
| | or | |
| ENG 160 | College Writing & Research | 4 |
| ECO 201 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| | or | |
| ECO 202 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| HRY 102 | American History to 1877 | 3 |
| | or | |
| HRY 103 | American History since 1865 | 3 |
| PSI 101 | American Government | 3 |
| PSI 102 | State & Local Government | 3 |
| PSI 201 | International Relations | 3 |
| | or | |
| PSI 202 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| | Second Level English/Communication | 3 |
| | Foreign Language | 8 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts | 6 |
| | Mathematics | 3 |
| | Science | 8 |
| | Wellness/Physical Education | 2 |
| | Elective Courses | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 62
Transfer Notes: This degree is designed to be a transfer option for a bachelor’s degree with a political science major. Students often are allowed to choose a concentration area within the political science major, such as American public policy, public law, international and comparative politics, or secondary education. These majors appeal to students with career interests in politics and government, business, education, and law.