Political Science AA-T Degree
Political Science is the scientific study of politics, structure of governments at the national, state and local levels, policy making and policy makers. As such, it encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary subjects, including economics, history, law, and philosophy. One major concern of political science is educating each generation of how democracy works, what are its benefits relative to other governmental systems. Lacking such knowledge can threaten our very existence since democracy is dependent upon a well-informed and civic-minded citizenry. This degree is an excellent general preparation for careers in conflict resolution, criminal justice, diplomacy, civil service, education, e
Courses
- ANTH 002 — Cultural Anthropology Units: 3
- ECON 001 — Principles of Macroeconomics Units: 3
- HIST 017 — US History through Reconstruction Units: 3
- PHIL 003 — Introduction to Political Theory Units: 3
- POLS C1000 — American Government and Politics Units: 3
- PS 002 — Introduction to Comparative Governments Units: 3
- PS 003 — Introduction to Political Theory Units: 3
- PS 004 — Introduction to International Relations Units: 3
- PS 005 — The American Presidency Units: 3
- PS 006 — Latinx Politics Units: 3
- PS 007 — African American Politics Units: 3
- PS 008 — Women and Politics Units: 3
- PS 009 — Race and Ethnic Politics Units: 3
- SOC 003 — Fundamentals of Statistics Units: 3
- STAT C1000 — Introduction to Statistics Units: 4