Political Science Curriculum Guide and Course Descriptions

The program provides general education courses in government and international relations to prepare a student for transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a degree in Political Science. 

A student’s class choices should be planned with the requirements of the transfer institution in mind.  See your advisor for enrollment information and transfer institution requirements.

Recommended Courses

To complete an associate degree the program emphasis credit hours and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee, must total at least 64 credit hours.  Also see specific curriculum guide for program emphasis.  Certain general education courses are preferred for different programs.

Associate in Arts Degree

Most political science majors opt for the Associate in Arts degree.  This degree is meant to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 36 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

Associate in Arts Degree Requirements

Description of Courses

GOVN-104.  United States Government.  3 Hours.  This course is a survey of U.S. national government with emphasis on the Constitution, the Congress, the President and the Supreme Court.  Foreign Policy since 1938 is also emphasized. 

NALS-180.  Tribal Government.  3 Hours.  An overview of the history and operation of tribal governments in the United States, this course includes an examination of the Constitution, treaties, federal law, and the rights of Native American Tribes to govern their people and their lands.