Associate of Arts General Transfer - Political Science Pathway

This program is available at the Springfield - Leffel Lane location.

The Political Science Pathway of the Associate of Arts General Transfer degree emphasizes transfer preparation to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. The skills and knowledge acquired through a degree focused on Political Science are applicable to many careers, including those where you can:

Work in public administration
Practice law
Provide policy analysis
Advocate for changes in public policies
Report on the news as a journalist
Provide commentary on issues of public interest
Work in business and finance

An Associate of Arts degree provides the foundational knowledge and skills in general education that are often required to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Courses in this pathway focus on the social sciences. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Arts program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio.

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Outcomes and Curriculum

Upon completion of an Associate of Arts degree in Political Science, a graduate will be able to:

Write clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
Speak clearly and accurately in a variety of contexts and formats.
Use critical thinking and problem solving to draw logical conclusions.
Use numerical data to solve problems, explain phenomena and make predictions.
Successfully transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Course	Title	Credits
Fall
FYE 1101	College Success	1
ENG 1111	English I	3
ART 1300	Appreciation of the Arts	3
HST 1110	Western Civilization to 1600	3
PLS 1100	Introduction to American Politics	3
STT 2640	Elementary Statistics I	3

Spring
ENG 1112	English II	3
ENG 1600	Introduction to Literature	3
BIO 1410	Fundamentals of Biology	4
HST 1120	Western Civilization Since 1600	3
PLS 1300	Introduction to Comparative Politics	3

Fall
GEO 2200	World Regional Geography	3
PLS 2400	State and Local Politics	3
CHM 1150	Introduction to General Chemistry	4
PHL 2000	Critical Thinking	3
SPN 1111	Beginning Spanish, Course I
or ASL 1111	Beginning American Sign Language, Course I	3

Spring
PLS 2300	Introduction to International Relations	3
COM 1120	Public Speaking I	3
ECO 1100	General Economics
or ECO 2210	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
SPN 1112	Beginning Spanish, Course II
or ASL 1112	Beginning American Sign Language, Course II	3

	Total credit hours	60

All students pursuing the Associate of Arts degree are required to complete at least nine credit hours in courses numbered 2000 or higher. These classes are taken as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

In recognition of the growing importance of global awareness, the Associate of Arts degree requires students to take at least four courses with significant international content. Courses meeting this requirement are identified in the College catalog and are fulfilled as a part of the requirements within the concentration or elective area.

Transfer Information

Students seeking a transfer degree should plan the details of their program of study at Clark State according to the requirements of the transfer institution. Transfer institutions make the determination in acceptance of credit. The student should consult their academic advisor and the intended transfer institution when planning a schedule of classes.

Pathway options for transferability to other state institutions is available at https://transfercredit.ohio.gov/students/student-programs/ogtp

Questions? We're here to help!

Therese Filicko Associate Professor, Political Science

937.431.7161 filickot@clarkstate.edu