Political Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
An Arts and Sciences Area of Study
Application Code 289
For curriculum information, contact the social Sciences and Teacher Education Division – Room ST-149 – 443-518-1620.
This curriculum is designed as a guide to students planning to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. A degree in political science prepares students for a variety of careers in government, public policy, law, education, business and international affairs. Students are advised to check the requirements of he institution to which they intend to transfer. Political Science requirements tend to vary among transfer institutions.
General Education Core
Students enrolled in transfer patterns must take a minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.
Composition
Humanities, Arts and Literature
One Humanities Core Course (3 credits), plus one Arts Core Course (3 credits), plus one Literature Core Course (3 credits) satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement, OR a World Language Sequence (8 credits), plus another Humanities, Arts, and Literature Core (3 credits) in a second discipline other than a world language satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement.
Social Sciences
No more than 6 credits may be taken in History to meet Humanities Core and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core requirements.
Science
must include one course with lab
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary
Required Courses Related to Major
Electives – Select 3 credits from the following:
Total Credit Hours: 60-66