TTP - A.S. Political Science

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Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Political Science

Community College Area of Emphasis:

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I
ENGL 1020♦ - Composition II
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication
or other approved speech/communication course¹

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

(at least one course in literature)¹

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

ECON 2010♦ - Macroeconomics
Approved Behavioral/Social Science Course - 3 hours

History (6 hours)

History¹

Natural Science (8 hours)

Natural Sciences¹

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1530♦ - Probability and Statistics

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

POLS 1030♦ - American Government
Political Science Elective¹ - 3 hours
General Electives² - 13 hours

Total Credit Hours 60

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

²Students can use any WSCC transferable course for a general elective. Transferable courses are designated with this symbol ♦ in the course descriptions section of the catalog.

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/.

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

Effective Fall 2011