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Associate of Arts, concentration in Political Science


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The Associate of Arts degree with a concentration in Political Science provides the student with an understanding of the philosophical foundation of governing institutions, the framework of governing institutions at all levels of government, the function of governing systems, the importance of the political process and the impact these governing institutions have on the daily lives of their citizens  The program also emphasizes interdependency of government with all other social sciences.

Degree Requirements (Total Credit Hours 60)


Communication (10) Core – 2 courses (6 credit hours)


Mathematics (20) Core – 1 course (3 credit hours)


Select 1 course from the Mathematics (20) Core 

Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)


Select 2 courses from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core 

Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)


Select 1 course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core 

Creative Arts (50) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)


Select 1 course from the Creative Arts (50) Core  

American History (60) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)


Select 2 courses from the American History (60) Core 

Government/Political Science (70) Core - 2 courses (6 credit hours)


Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core – 1 course (3 credit hours)


Select 1 course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core 

Additional Communications (90) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)


Additional Language, Philosophy & Culture (90) Core - 1 course (3 credit hours)


Select 1 course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core 

Notes:


A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

Students transferring  to Texas State University may not be able to use GOVT 2304 toward degree requirement.

CIP Code: 45.1002

Major Code: POLS

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