Associate in Arts Degree

Political Science

Overview

The student who is interested in studying political science is exposed to a broad range of courses which cover not only the structure and operation of national governmental institutions, but also more generally political thought, governments, other than our own, and international relations. Student who complete this concentration are prepared for transfer to a bachelor's program.

Students who place into developmental math and/or English should begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

First Semester Credits
ENL101 M 3
  M Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning 3
   
Humanities & Fine Arts (COM103 suggested)

COM103 Human Communication

This course fosters and improves competence in intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and public communication situations. Students demonstrate skills necessary to communicate effectively through exercises and presentations that reflect practical, real-world situations. The purpose of the course is to improve the student's skill in communication by providing relevant knowledge and opportunity to apply that knowledge.

Prerequisite: ENL010 or ESL102 or satisfactory basic skills assessment score

Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Note: Satisfies a Humanities and Fine Arts general education requirement.

For a complete listing of Humanities & Fine Arts courses, see: General Education Courses

3
GOV111 M 3
    Elective 3
Second Semester Credits
ENL102   3
    Natural or Physical Science 4
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
GOV101   3
GEO104   3
Third Semester Credits
    Natural or Physical Science 4
    Humanities & Fine Arts 3
GOV102   3
HIS103   3
    Elective 3
Fourth Semester Credits
HIS104   3
   
Concentration Elective
  • COM105 Survey of Mass Communication
  • COM203 Public Speaking
  • COM204 Persuasive Communication
  • COM207 Argumentation and Debate
  • COM213 Advanced Debate
  • ECO117 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECO118 Principles of Microeconomics
  • HIS119 World History I
  • HIS120 World History II
  • PHI130 Introduction to Philosophy
  • PSY101 General Psychology
  • REL122 Concepts of Western Religion
  • REL123 Concepts of Eastern Religion
  • SOC106 Principles of Sociology
3
   
Concentration Elective
  • COM105 Survey of Mass Communication
  • COM203 Public Speaking
  • COM204 Persuasive Communication
  • COM207 Argumentation and Debate
  • COM213 Advanced Debate
  • ECO117 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • ECO118 Principles of Microeconomics
  • HIS119 World History I
  • HIS120 World History II
  • PHI130 Introduction to Philosophy
  • PSY101 General Psychology
  • REL122 Concepts of Western Religion
  • REL123 Concepts of Eastern Religion
  • SOC106 Principles of Sociology
3
    Elective 3
    Elective 1–3
Total Credits 60/62

M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.

The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.

Career Outlook

This concentration is for students interested in any level of government, political involvement, the Foreign Service, the law profession, teaching, pubic administration, or liberal arts. Students should note that entry-level job requirements in these areas almost always call for a minimum of a bachelor's degree and knowledge of a foreign language is recommended.

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