Political Science
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Learn basic principles of domestic and international politics, including political institutions, processes; political ideas, ideologies and trends; and policy issues and debates. Complete this program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, evening, and weekend classes.
Program/Major Codes: AOAPOLITLSCI/POS
What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Seek entry-level positions in political organizations, public service agencies, or a variety of career fields.
Academic Options: Pursue a political science degree program at a university. After completing a bachelor's degree, pursue graduate degrees in law, international business communications, political science, public administration, and management.
Program Requirements
Arizona General Education Curriculum Requirements (AGEC-A)
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* Select a course to fulfill I requirement.**
| English Composition | 6 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | 6-9 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences: select a non-POS course | 3 | |
| Other Requirements: second language courses may fulfill this requirement | 0-3 | |
| Subtotal | 26-29 | |
Required Core Courses
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| POS 100 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POS 201 | American National Government and Politics [SUN# POS 1110] | 3 |
| POS 202 | Introduction to International Relations [SUN# POS 1120] | 3 |
| POS 203 | Introduction to Political Ideas | 3 |
| POS 204 | Introduction to Comparative Politics [SUN# POS 2204] | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
Required Support Courses
| Second Language Requirement*** | 4-16 | |
| Electives**** | 0-16 | |
| Subtotal | 16-19 | |
| Total | 60-64 | |
* Other general education requirements are fulfilled by required core and support courses: Social and Behavioral Sciences - POS 100 and 201 fulfill 6 of 9 required credits.
**In the general education categories, select a course marked "I" (Intensive writing).
*** Completion of a language course numbered 202, fourth-semester level. Bilingual or international students should consult an advisor or counselor concerning exceptions to this requirement.
**** Complete 0-16 transferable credits from the transfer guide or any transferable courses to total at least 60 credits.