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. Students who complete this concentration are prepared for transfer to a bachelor's program.
Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Arts - Political Science
Requirements
First Semester
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
×Humanities & Fine Arts (COM103 suggested)
×Choose one from the following:
Elective
×Second Semester
Natural or Physical Science
×Humanities & Fine Arts
×Choose one from the following:
Third Semester
Natural or Physical Science
×Humanities & Fine Arts
×Choose one from the following:
Elective
×Fourth Semester
Concentration Elective for Political Science
×Choose from the following:
Concentration Elective for Political Science
×Choose from the following:
Elective
×Elective (2-3)
×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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Note: 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.