Political Science Recommended Transfer Curricula

Recommended AA Transfer Curriculum for Political Science

All full-time transfer students are required to take OCS 121.

General Education Core Courses

Communications (9)	Semester Hours
ENG 101	3
ENG 102	3
SPE 108	3
Humanities and Fine Arts (9)	Semester Hours
PHL 101	3
Select from Group II	6
Social and Behavioral Science (9)	Semester Hours
Select from Group III	9
Mathematics (3)	Semester Hours
MTH 115 OR MTH 126 OR Select from Group IV	3   3   3
Physical and Life Science (7-8)	Semester Hours
Select from Group V (Must include one lab)	7-8
Health and Fitness (2)	Semester Hours
Select from Group VI	2
Minimum General Education	39-40
Area of Concentration
	Semester Hours
POL 101	3
POL 102	3
POL 108	3
POL 210	3
Minimum Core Classes	12
Electives (10-11)	Semester Hours
Consult the Transfer Center for help in selecting courses.	10-11
Minimum for AS Degree	62

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Overview

The discipline of political science revolves around government, public policy and ethics, foreign politics, law and judicial process.

Careers:

• Political
• Geographer
• Political Scientist
• Legislative Assistant
• Lobbyist
• Political Consultant
• Public Administration

This is only a suggested transfer program and might not be appropriate for every student. Some four-year institutions accept more than 62 credit hours in transfer to fulfill requirements in political science.

Also, some four-year institutions may require a varying requirement for math courses and possibly foreign language coursework. Consult the Transfer Center for help in selecting courses appropriate for the program at the college or university where you plan to transfer.

Faculty are available during scheduled office hours to advise students about their courses and program. Peruse some of the offerings in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences.