Political Science (A.S.)
The Associate of Science with a Major in Political Science degree is designed to give students a foundation in the study of political science, including both domestic and international politics and public affairs.
Curriculum for the Associate of Science in Political Science
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
See listing of requirements
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Choose one course in International Politics (Credit: 3 hours)
| POLS 2301 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 credits |
| POLS 2401 | Introduction to Global Issues | 3 credits |
Choose one course in Domestic Politics (Credit: 3 hours)
| POLS 2201 | State and Local Government | 3 credits |
| POLS 2501 | Introduction to Domestic Issues | 3 credits |
| POLS 2601 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 credits |
Choose two electives from the following (Credit: 6 hours)
| POLS 2101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 credits |
| POLS 2201 | State and Local Government | 3 credits |
| POLS 2301 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 credits |
| POLS 2401 | Introduction to Global Issues | 3 credits |
| POLS 2501 | Introduction to Domestic Issues | 3 credits |
| POLS 2601 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 credits |
| POLS 2801 | Special Topics in Political Science | 3 credits |
Choose two courses (at least 6 hours) in basic social science skills/foundation coursework from the following (Credit: 6 hours)
Total Hours: 60