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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 goverening 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)


Additional Communications (3 hours) - 11 core


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


Select 1 course from the Mathematics (20) Core 

Natural Sciences (30) Core – 2 courses (6 credit hours)


Select 2 courses from the Natural Sciences (30) Core 

Humanities (40) Core – 1 course (3 credit hours)


Select 1 course from the Humanities (40) Core 

Additional Humanities (41) Core – 1 course (3 credit hours)


Select 1 course from the Additional Humanities (41) Core 

Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core – 1 course (3 credit hours)


Select 1 course from the Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core 

History (60) Core – 2 courses (6 credit hours)


Select 2 courses from the History (60) Core 

Government (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 Requirements (18 credit hours)


Notes:


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

The student is encouraged to carefully examine requirements at the transfer institution. Requirements vary from institution to institution and can change from one year to the next.

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