Title

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

Pathway Track

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
3. Natural Sciences

3 credits from these goal areas:

Goal Area
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
General Education w/MnTC Goals

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