Political Science, Associate in Arts
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Harold Washington Kennedy-King Not accepting new students at Malcolm X Not accepting new students at Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Not accepting new students at Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0210
Pathway
Whether they’re conservative or liberal, cynical or idealistic, one common characteristic among students interested in political science and government is their addiction to politics. If active engagement in the political system is for you, a political science emphasis is a great way to get started. Those interested in political science and government study the systems people set up to organize their societies, from neighborhoods to nations. If you are interested in a career in government, law, public policy, civic leadership, campaign organizing or even becoming the next president–political science might be just the ticket.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Political Science. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an AA degree. One course will satisfy the Human Diversity (HD) requirement, and is labeled with an (HD) in the sequence below. Following this pathway will help you get your associate degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to Bachelor’s-level programs of study. Choose Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) courses to fulfill general education requirements whenever possible. Visit www.itransfer.org and speak with your college advisor to learn more about IAI.
Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MATH 118 | General Education Math (or higher Mathematics course) 1 | 4 |
| Fine Arts course 1 | 3 | |
| SOC SCI 102 | General Course II Social Science 1 | 3 |
| POL SCI 201 | The National Government 1 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SPEECH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication 1 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
| Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| POL SCI 204 | International Relations (HD) 1 | 3 |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Life Sciences course 1 | 4 | |
| ENGLISH 102 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| Fine Arts & Humanities course 1 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Pathway Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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General Education Requirement
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Pathway ElectiveS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ANTHRO 202 | Cultural Anthropology (HD) | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles Of Economics I | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles Of Economics II | 3 |
| GEOG 101 | World Geography (HD) | 3 |
| POL SCI 200 | Principles of Political Science | 3 |
| POL SCI 202 | Urban Government & Politics | 3 |
| POL SCI 203 | Comparative Government (HD) | 3 |
| POL SCI 205 | Public Administration | 3 |
| POL SCI 206 | American Foreign Policy (HD) | 3 |
| POL SCI 207 | U.S. State & Local Government | 3 |
| POL SCI 211 | Analysis Of White Racism (HD) | 3 |
| SOC SCI 101 | General Course I Social Science | 3 |
| SOC 201 | Intro To the Study Of Society (HD) | 3 |
| World Languages courses | ||
Recommended electives may vary by transfer institution. Choose your courses with your College Advisor.
Institution-specific transfer guides and agreements can be found on CCC's transfer site.