AA/AS Degree – Concentration in Political Science

This curriculum is designed for students interested in transferring to a four-year institution in degree programs such as history, political science, international studies, and education. This program is part of the Government & Public Administration Career Cluster.

The listed sequence of courses provides guidance for students so that they can complete this program of study in the most efficient manner. This sequence assumes that students have met college academic placement and/or other program requirements. Students are strongly urged to contact a college advisor for assistance in developing their plan for enrolling in courses to meet the program of study.

Political Science: 64 Credit Hours

Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
ENG101Composition I3
Social & Behavioral Sciences3
Humanities & Fine Arts3
Mathematics3
Suggested Course3
15
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
ENG102Composition II3
Social & Behavioral Sciences3
Humanities & Fine Arts3
Lab Science4
Suggested Course3
16
Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
Mathematics3
Social & Behavioral Sciences3
Non-Lab Science3
Suggested Courses6
15
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
COM103Speech Communication3
REL101World Religions3
Health Science3
Electives3
Suggested Courses6
18
Suggested CoursesCredit Hrs.
HIS160Development of Western Civilization3
HIS161Development of Western Civilization3
HIS260American History to 18653
HIS261American History from 1865 to the Present3
POL180American Government (National)3
Education Curriculum Courses**

*Students should determine elective hours based on major and other requirements.
**Students planning to teach should follow recommended courses in the education curriculum.
Students must complete at least one IAI approved math course. Science requirements include at least one IAI life science and one IAI physical science, and one of those must be a lab science. Additional math and/or science courses are needed to complete general education requirements for the AS degree.