Political Science
Transfer as a political science major with junior standing.
Associate of Arts – Specialization in Political Science
- Length
- 2 years
- Total credits
- 90
- Type
- University transfer
About this degree
The Political Science Specialization prepares students to transfer to a bachelor's program in political science. In addition to the critical achievement of becoming a well-informed citizen in a democratic system of governance, students who major in Political Science gain a depth of knowledge, skills, and experience that can be applied to a wide range of careers.
Core requirements
The courses this degree requires, from TCC's current catalog. Course names are as TCC lists them.
Political Science Specialization Requirements (20 credits)
POLS&101Introduction to Political Science5 crPOLS&201Introduction to Political Theory5 crPOLS&202United States Government5 crPOLS&203International Relations5 cr
POLS231Politics and Film5 crPOLS240Environmental Politics and Sustainability5 cr
College Success (5 credits)
COL101College 1015 cr
Distribution Requirements (60 credits)
ENGL&101English Composition I5 cr
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
15 credits from TCC's approved course list
POLS&101Introduction to Political Science5 crPOLS&201Introduction to Political Theory5 crPOLS&202United States Government5 crPOLS&203International Relations5 cr
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
10 credits from TCC's approved course list
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Electives (25 credits)
POLS&101Introduction to Political Science5 crPOLS&201Introduction to Political Theory5 crPOLS&202United States Government5 crPOLS&203International Relations5 cr
POLS231Politics and Film5 crPOLS240Environmental Politics and Sustainability5 cr
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Earn at least 10 credits.
Multicultural Course (5 credits)
5 credits from TCC's approved course list
Requirements can change each year; we'll confirm the current list with TCC before you apply.
