Political Science, General Transfer
- Credential:
- Associate of Arts
- Locations:
- Springfield - Leffel Lane
- Semester Credit Hours:
- 60
- Total Tuition & Fees:
- $9,739.8
Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Overview
Curious how understanding power and policy can shape your future? The political science pathway builds your skills in analysis, communication and civic engagement while preparing you to transfer smoothly into a bachelor’s program. You’ll explore American, comparative and international politics and gain a foundation useful for careers in public policy, advocacy, journalism, law, business or finance. With focused social science courses and a solid general education core, you’ll be ready for upper-level study.
Embedded Certificate Included
This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Course Requirements
Year One
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| FYE 1101 | College Success |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| ENG 1111 | English I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| PLS 1100 | Introduction to American Politics |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | OT 36 Arts Elective * |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | OT 36 Math Elective ** |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1112 | English II |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| PLS 1300 | Introduction to Comparative Politics |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | OT 36 Natural Sciences Elective ^ |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| -- | OT 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (outside PLS) ^^ |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Elective ^^^ |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Year Two
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PLS 2400 | State and Local Politics |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| SPN 1111 | Beginning Spanish, Course I | |
| or ASL 1111 | Beginning American Sign Language, Course I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | OT 36 Natural Sciences Elective ^ |
Credit Hours: 4
|
| -- | Elective (2000 level) ^^^ |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Elective ^^^ |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PLS 2300 | Introduction to International Relations |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| SPN 1112 | Beginning Spanish, Course II | |
| or ASL 1112 | Beginning American Sign Language, Course II |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | OT 36 Humanities Elective + |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Elective ^^^ |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| -- | Elective ^^^ |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Footnotes
* Ohio Transfer 36 Arts Elective: ART 1001, 1002, 1300, MUS 1130, THE 1130, 1133, 2241, 2242
** Ohio Transfer 36 Math Electives: MTH 1070, 1280, 1340, 2100, 2200, 2220, 2242, 2430, STT 2640 (recommended)
^ Ohio Transfer 36 Natural Sciences Electives: BIO 1410, 1420, 1510, 1520, 2121, 2122, CHM, GLG, PHY
^^ Ohio Transfer 36 Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (outside PLS): recommend ECO, other options include GEO 1100, 2200, PSY 1111, 2223, 2230, SOC
^^^ General electives include most college level courses in the academic catalog. At least nine credit hours of 2000 level courses are required for this degree. Consult an advisor for course selection based on the transfer institution.
+ Ohio Transfer 36 Humanities Elective: HST or PHL recommended, other options include ENG 1600, 2510, 2520, 2610, 2620.
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- Sociology, General Transfer - Associate of Arts
- Wright State, Social Work Transfer - Associate of Arts
Embedded Certificate Included
This program includes an embedded certificate that is automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credential, contact Records and Registration.
Questions? Contact Us!
Therese Filicko
Professor, Political Science937-431-7161