Political Science

General Education Requirements  
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
____ENGL 101 College Composition I 3
____ENGL 102 College Composition II 3
       

General Education Electives
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses)

3
____Arts and Humanities (PHIL 101 recommended) 3
____Social and Behavioral Sciences (POLS 101 recommended) 3
____Diversity (POLS 131 recommended) 3
____Biological and Physical Sciences (One course must include a lab.) 7-8
____Mathematics (MATH 153 recommended) 3-5
____Wellness and Health (HLTH 101 recommended) 3
____Information Literacy/Technology (CINS 101 recommended) 3
____Global, Historical, and Cultural Perspectives 2
       
Total General Education 36-39
Electives
Recommended (Select 21-24 credits)
 
____POLS 111 Introduction to Political Science 3
____POLS 105 State and Local Government 3
____POLS 141 International Relations 3
____POLS 225 Constitutional Law 3
____GEOG 102 Introduction to Cultural Geography 3
____HIST 112 History of the United States II 3
____SOCL 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
Other Electives* 3
Total Electives 21-24
Total Credits Required for Degree 60 min

Transfer Pattern Description:
This Arts and Sciences degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Political Science. Beyond the General Education requirements and options, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific requirements.