Political Science • Associate in Arts
TRANSFER PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 61
Colleague Code: AA.POSC
Curriculum Code: AAD 100
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: POS 101, ECO 110, HIS 101, EGL 101, MAT 104
Second Semester: Track Selection, HIS 102, EGL 102, PSY 101,
Third Semester: Track Selection, HIS 111, CMN 101, Life Science Selection, Humanities B Selection
Fourth Semester: Track Selection, Track Selection, HIS 112, Physical Science Selection, Humanities A Selection
Program Information:
- Study of governmental institutions and political behavior.
- Divided into political theory; American government and public law; public administration; comparative government; and international law, organization and relations.
- Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements which vary.
- Students who are planning on teaching political science in a secondary school are required to take and pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Please contact the Education program at 217.786.2403 or 217.786.2391.
- A concentration in Political Science can lead to a variety of bachelor's and higher degrees.
- While not directly vocational, a concentration in political science at LLCC provides well developed analytical skills, a substantial and broad discipline specific foundation and written and spoken communication abilities that are valued by numerous potential career areas. LLCC graduates with a concentration in Political Science have gone on to successful careers in federal, state and local governments; national and international organizations; law; journalism; and education.
For Program Information Contact:
Social Sciences Department at 217.786.2391 or 217.786.2414 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (12 credits)
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Public Speaking Fundamentals |
3 credits |
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics |
3 credits |
Recommended General Education Courses (27-29 credits)
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Elements of Economics |
3 credits |
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History of Western Civilization I |
4 credits |
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General Education Mathematics |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 credits |
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Humanities A Selection |
3-4 credits |
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Humanities B Selection |
3 credits |
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Life Science Selection |
4 credits |
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Physical Science Selection |
4 credits |
Recommended Program Courses (12 credits)
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Track Selection |
3 credits |
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Track Selection |
3 credits |
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Track Selection |
3 credits |
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Track Selection |
3 credits |
Recommended Program Support Courses (10 credits)
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History of Western Civilization II |
4 credits |
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United States History to 1877 |
3 credits |
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United States History Since 1877 |
3 credits |
Track Selections (choose 12 credits)
American Politics Track
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Practical Politics |
3 credits |
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Model Illinois Government |
3 credits |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Political Philosophy |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Public Administration |
3 credits |
International Politics Track
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The United Nations |
3 credits |
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International Relations |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Political Philosophy |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Comparative Political Systems |
3 credits |