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2018-2019 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science AA


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Program Description

Political science, also called government, is a social science which deals with systems of governance, and the analysis of political activities, political thoughts and political behavior.  It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics which is commonly thought of as determining the distribution of power and resources. Political scientists “see themselves engaged in revealing the relationships underlying political events and conditions, and from these revelations they attempt to construct general principles about the way the world of politics works.

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Program Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Synthesize the fundamental political processes, institutions, actors, and ideas.
  • Evaluate significant political events and historical figures.
  • Explain how factors such as religion, race, gender, ethnicity, class, or region influence political narratives.
  • Communicate political arguments in oral or written forms.
  • Explain how one’s political participation impacts the political process.

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Student Organizations

Student Historical Society ♦ Student Government Association ♦ African-American Student Association ♦ Native-American Student Alliance ♦ Hispanic Student Association ♦ Muslim Student Alliance ♦ International Student Association


Degree Requirements

View a semester-by-semester course plan of study and information on transferring this degree to other colleges and universities on the Political Science Degree Map .

General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 37


Humanities 6 hours


See the General Education Requirements  for the course list.

Mathematics 3 hours


See the General Education Requirements  for the course list.

Science 7 hours


See the General Education Requirements  for the course list.  One course must be a laboratory science.

General Education Recommended Electives 3 hours


General Education Required Electives 3 hours


Select three (3) credit hours from courses in Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre), Foreign Language, Psychology, or Social Sciences.

Specialized Course Requirements Credit Hours: 23


Total Credit Hours: 60


Proficiency in a foreign language is recommended.
To receive an A.A. or A.S. degree, students must demonstrate computer proficiency.
Physical Education activity classes do not count toward the graduation requirements for this degree.

 

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