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.

Suggested Course Plan by Semester

Pathway Code: POLS

General Education Requirements (38 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective

Humanities (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s)

Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________

Social Sciences (9 hours)

Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC).
For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)

The following are the recommended electives for this pathway:

PSY6711 - General Psychology 3 hour(s)
SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology 3 hour(s)
POL6611 - American National Government 3 hour(s)

Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from Lab Science Elective(s) .

Lab Science Elective 5 hour(s) ___________________________

Pathway Electives (24 hours)

ECO6113 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 hour(s)
GEG6120 - Principles of Geography 3 hour(s)
HIS6411 - United States History to 1877 3 hour(s)
HIS6412 - United States Since 1865 3 hour(s)
HIS6420 - World History I 3 hour(s)
HIS6421 - World History II 3 hour(s)
POL6612 - State and Local Government 3 hour(s)
Additional Electives 3 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.