MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science

Major: 8120
Effective Term: 2021 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 45.1001

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Political Science (59)
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.00

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-2032.00 Public Relations Managers
11-2033.00 Fundraising Managers
11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers
19-4061.00 Social Science Research Assistants
19-3051.00 Urban and Regional Planners
27-3023.00 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
27-3031.00 Public Relations Specialists

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
19-3094.00 Political Scientists
23-1011.00 Lawyers
25-1065.00 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Political Science degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in political science. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as social science research assistants, city and regional planning aides, public relations specialists and managers, reporters, and social and community service managers. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment opportunities in several careers, including political scientists, political science professors, and lawyers.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Develop and sustain a lifelong interest in local, national, and global civic engagement through active citizenship. (POS110, POS120, POS130, POS140, POS285) 2. Define, cite examples of, differentiate between, and critique basic political concepts, systems, and theories. (POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210) 3. Apply knowledge of politics by using the theoretical foundations and analytical tools of multiple sub-fields of political science. (POS110, POS285, [MA]) 4. Appraise a situation, formulate an argument; collect, evaluate, and utilize evidence about key issues of public policy and politics. (POS285, [FYC], [L], [MA]) 5. Demonstrate effective communication skills for a diverse, political world. (COM225, POS285, [FYC], [L]) 6. Collaborate effectively and ethically with diverse individuals and institutions to achieve common goals. (COM225, POS120, POS140, POS285)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

Admission Criteria
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Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
POS110 American National Government 3 POS120 World Politics (3) OR POS140 Comparative Government (3) 3 (Recommend POS140 for students intending to transfer to Grand Canyon University) POS210 Political Ideologies 3 + COM225 Public Speaking 3			Credits: 12

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Courses selected in the Required Courses area cannot be used to satisfy Restricted Electives. Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Political Science, Bachelor of Science and Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Political Science, Bachelor of Science Credits: 6-18 Political Science Elective Course Credits: 6 Complete six (6) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the POS prefix. Recommended that students take POS130 State and Local Government AND (POS120 World Politics OR POS140 Comparative Government - whichever course is not already applied in Required Courses area) Related Area Course Credits: 0-12 Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Political Science, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 3-35 Political Science Elective Course Credits: 3 Complete three (3) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the POS prefix. Recommended that students select from POS130 State and Local Government AND (POS120 World Politics OR POS140 Comparative Government - whichever course is not already applied in Required Courses area) Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Related Area Course Credits: 0-12 Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously. Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Political Science, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 0-20 Language and Cultures Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU though various upper division course options. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent). ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Political Science, Bachelor of Science Credits: 0-20 Language and Cultures Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU though various upper division course options. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent). ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University: Political Science, Bachelor of Science Credits: 0-15 Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfer to NAU as POS electives. Transfer Plan 6: Northern Arizona University: Political Science, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 0-35 Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfer to NAU as POS electives. Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 7: University of Arizona: Political Science (any emphasis), Bachelor of Arts Credits: 0-20 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 8: Grand Canyon University: Government (State and Local Public Policy Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts Credits: 6 POS130 State and Local Government 3 POS285 Political Issues and Public Policy 3 Transfer Plan 9: Grand Canyon University: Government (Legal Studies Emphasis), Bachelor of Arts Credits: 3 POS285 Political Issues and Public Policy 3			Credits: 0-35

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 26-32
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 0
Met by COM225 in Required Courses Area.

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 6
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 0
Met by POS110 and POS210 in the Required Courses area.

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-3
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0
Met by COM225 in the Required Courses area.

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Recommend POS281AB Public Policy/Service Internship 3

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 22, 2021

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education courses in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. 3

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course in the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] area.

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0
Met by POS120 or POS140 in the Required Courses area.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-3
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: