Political Science Pathway
Associate of Arts (AA) - 60 credits
About this program
The Political Science Transfer Pathway AA offers students the opportunity to complete an Associate of Arts degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated political science bachelor's degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State universities enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor's degree programs in a related field.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate familiarity with the methods and concepts used in the study of political science.
- Demonstrate familiarity with political institutions and processes.
- Develop skills that enable participation in public and civic life.
- Reflect on their own political, social and cultural values as they relate to the study of political science.
Accreditation
Minnesota State Community and Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org
Phone: 312.263.0456 / 800.621.7440
Tracks
Curriculum overview
Credits | Requirement type |
---|---|
6 | Required courses |
12 | Restricted electives in courses |
21 | Restricted electives in MnTC Goal Areas |
21 | Restricted electives in course types |
60 | Total |
Pathway Track
Required Courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ENGL1101 - College Writing | 3 |
POLS1120 - American National Government | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
POLS2204 - Comparative Government | 3 |
POLS2206 - Global Politics | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM1130 - Small Group Communication | 3 |
COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
POLS1130 - State and Local Government | 3 |
POLS2204 - Comparative Government | 3 |
POLS2206 - Global Politics | 3 |
POLS2950 - Introduction to Social Research | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ENGL1205 - Writing About Literature | 3 |
ENGL1210 - Writing About Current Issues | 3 |
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
6 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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3. Natural Sciences |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
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4. Mathematics/Logical Reasoning |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
5. History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
9 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
6. The Humanities and Fine Arts |
21 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
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General Education w/MnTC Goals |
Plans
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1st Fall Term - 15 credits
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ENGL1101 - College Writing | 3 |
POLS1120 - American National Government | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
COMM1120 - Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
COMM1130 - Small Group Communication | 3 |
COMM1140 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
3. Natural Sciences |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
6. The Humanities and Fine Arts |
1st Spring Term - 15 credits
Course | Credits |
---|
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
POLS2204 - Comparative Government | 3 |
POLS2206 - Global Politics | 3 |
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
ENGL1205 - Writing About Literature | 3 |
ENGL1210 - Writing About Current Issues | 3 |
ENGL1215 - Professional and Technical Writing | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
5. History and the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
6. The Humanities and Fine Arts |
3 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
---|
General Education w/MnTC Goals |
2nd Fall Term - 15 credits
Course | Credits |
---|
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
3. Natural Sciences |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
4. Mathematics/Logical Reasoning |
9 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
---|
General Education w/MnTC Goals |
2nd Spring Term - 15 credits
Course | Credits |
---|
3 credits from one or more of these courses:
Course | Credits |
---|---|
POLS1130 - State and Local Government | 3 |
POLS2204 - Comparative Government | 3 |
POLS2206 - Global Politics | 3 |
POLS2950 - Introduction to Social Research | 3 |
3 credits from these goal areas:
Goal Area |
---|
6. The Humanities and Fine Arts |
9 credits from these course types:
Course Type |
---|
General Education w/MnTC Goals |