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Catalog 2013-2014 
    
Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, A.A.


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Political science is the study of the formal and informal institutions and processes by which people seek to regulate themselves in civil society. Students who major in political science often seek careers in the private sector, teaching, government service and administration, and the law.

(Recommended Curriculum)


General Education (Minimum 32 credits)


General education coursework can be completed from within or outside of the major field of study.

1. Exploration and Participation


4. General Education Electives


  • Must be chosen from areas 1, 2, or 3 above.

5. Physical Education (1CR)


Major Requirements


  • World language (8CR)

Electives (18CR)


Electives should be oriented toward the emphasis at the upper division level as follows:

Political science major: computer science, economics, history, political science, or sociology.

Pre-law (social science) major: accounting, computer science, communication, economics, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Graduation Requirements


A minimum of 64 approved semester credits are required for graduation. For specific graduation requirements see “Academic Policies ” and “Degree Requirements .”

Note:


Only courses numbered 1000 or above can be used toward the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Business, Associate of Fine Arts and Associate of Applied Science Degrees.

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