Political Science Transfer Pathway (AA)

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Political science is the study of the theory and practice of government and politics. Students of politics describe and analyze political systems and behavior. Baccalaureate programs offer courses in areas such as public administration, public law, international relations, comparative politics, political behavior, political philosophy, and U. S. government. Students interested in political science as a transfer major are encouraged to complete the Associate of Arts degree prior to transfer. These course recommendations are intended for students who are undecided about a transfer school. Students who have selected a transfer school should consult the catalog of that school and an academic advisor for requirements appropriate to the first two years of study. College catalogs and transfer guides for many four-year colleges are available through Career Services.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

PROGRAM MAP - Political Science (AA)

Pathway Code: POLS

Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)

Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas System-wide General Education Core.

Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)

Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4420 - College Algebra (T►) 3 hour(s)

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s). (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS).

PHS4530 - Introductory Astronomy (T►) 5 hour(s)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC).

POL6611 - American National Government (T►) 3 hour(s)
PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) 3 hour(s)

Arts & Humanities (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

PHO6460 - Ethics (T►) 3 hour(s)
HIS6411 - United States History to 1877 (T►) 3 hour(s)

Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)

To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved electives applicable to the transfer pathway. The following are recommended for this pathway (Additonal Humanities and Social Science).

HIS6412 - United States Since 1865 (T►) 3 hour(s)
GEG6120 - Principles of Geography (T►) 3 hour(s)

Pathway Electives (27 hours)*

The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. The following are recommended pathway electives for transfer.

CAP1516 - Computer Applications (T►) 3 hour(s)
SOC6816 - Social Problems (T►) 3 hour(s)
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►) 3 hour(s)
ECO6114 - Principles of Microeconomics (T►) 3 hour(s)
ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics (T►) 3 hour(s)
POL6612 - State & Local Government (T►) 3 hour(s)
ANT6911 - Cultural Anthropology (T►) 3 hour(s)
ART2111 - Art Appreciation (T►) 3 hour(s)
LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature (T►) 3 hour(s)
In addition to the recommended transfer electives, PSY6720 - First Year Experience (FYE) is highly recommended as an elective for students enrolled in this pathway.
PSY6720 - First Year Experience 1 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.