Political Science
Associate in Arts
Checklist
- Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
- Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.
Degree Plan
General Education
Written Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
Oral Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 3 | |
Arts & Humanities1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 103 | United States to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 104 | United States Since 1877 | 3 |
| PHIL 210 | Ethics | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
Social & Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| POLS 115 | American Government | 3 |
| Select one of the following recommended courses: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
Math, Science, & Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following recommended courses: | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| Select one of the following recommended Science with lab combinations: | 4-5 | |
| Concepts of Biology and Concepts of Biology Lab | ||
| General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | ||
| Introductory Chemistry and Introductory Chemistry Lab | ||
| College Physics I and College Physics I Lab | ||
| Select from the following recommended courses: | 0-3 | |
| (Needed if 9 credits for Math, Science & Technology have not been met.) | ||
| Introduction to Computers | ||
| Principles of Information Security | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 9-10 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Total Credits | 36-37 | |
Enrichment
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| Enrichment Course Matrix | 2 | |
Diversity
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| General Education & Diversity Matrix | 3 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Composition I | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||
Electives
Transfer Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed. | ||
| COMM 212 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| LEAD 280 | Leadership Strategies | 3 |
| POLS 220 | International Politics | 3 |
| SOC 235 | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| SOC 115 | Social Problems | 3 |
| Any course dependent on your transfer situation. | ||
Footnotes
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Proficiency in foreign language is required in some political science programs. If you are considering a transfer program that requires foreign language, it is recommended that you complete SPAN 101, SPAN 102, SPAN 201 and SPAN 202. If you are considering a transfer program that does not have this requirement, you may substitute other arts and humanities courses.