Nov 23, 2024

2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook

2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science

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Political Science focuses on the study of political cultures and political institutions as a preparation for citizenship in the community, nation and world.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Arts

Emphasis: Political Science

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

²See senior institution for history requirements.

³Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
HIST 2310 - Early World History (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2010 - Early United States History (3 hrs.)²
1 Humanities elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)^{1, 3}
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENGL 1020 - English Composition II (3 hrs.)
HIST 2320 - Modern World History (3 hrs.)²
or
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History (3 hrs.)²
1 MATH (3 hrs.)^{1, 3}
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs.)
1 Humanities elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)^{1, 3}

Second Year

Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)

1 ENGL Literature Elective(3 hrs.) (Select from WS approved General Education list)^{1, 3}

1 Natural Science lecture with lab(3/1 hrs.) (Select from WS approved General Education list)^{1, 3}
POLS 1030 - American Government (3 hrs.)
SPAN 2010 - Intermediate Spanish I (3 hrs.)
1 Behavioral/Social Science elective (3 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)^{1, 3}

Spring Term (14 semester credit hours)

POLS 1010 - Intro to Political Science (3 hrs.)
1 Natural Science lecture with lab (3/1 hrs.) (Select from Walters State’s approved general education list)^{1, 3}
SPAN 2020 - Intermediate Spanish II (3 hrs.)
POLS 2990 - Problems in Political Science (1 -3 hrs.)
1 Elective (1-3 hrs.) (Depending on number of hours taken for POLS 2990)³

Program Degree Requirements - A.A. Political Science

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Literature General Education elective^{1, 3} 3 credits

Approved Humanities General Education elective^1,36 credits

History (6 hours)

Approved History General Education electives²6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
Approved Behavioral/Social Science General Education elective^1,33 credits

Mathematics (3 hours)

Approved Mathematics General Education elective^1,33 credits

Natural Science (8 hours)

Approved Natural Science w/Lab General Education electives^{1, 3}8 credits

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

POLS 1030 - American Government
POLS 1010 - Intro to Political Science
POLS 2990 - Problems in Political Science 1-3 credits
Foreign Language (Intermediate sequence) 6 credits
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications
Elective 1-3 hours credit (depending on number of hours taken for POLS 2990)³