Political Science: Transfer Major AA

Location(s): Ankeny, Boone, Urban/Des Moines, West Des Moines, Online

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This Associate of Arts transfer degree is designed for students transferring to Iowa State University, the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Iowa or St. Ambrose University to study Political Science. Requirements may vary at other institutions so students should become familiar with the specific course requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer.

Program Details

Locations: Ankeny, Boone, Urban/Des Moines, West Des Moines*, Online

*Some courses may be conducted in an online modality.

Pathway: Public & Community Services

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Students may start this program any semester

Program Graduation Requirements

To earn a Political Science: Transfer Major AA , a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

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Semester 1

ENG 105 - Composition I Credits: 3
POL 111 - American National Government Credits: 3
MAT 156 - Statistics Credits: 3
Select 3 credits AA Degree Core in Social Behavioral Sciences (Must be a course with an acronym other than POL) Credits: 3
Select 2 credits AA Degree Elective Credits: 2
Select 1 Credit from Option 1 Credits: 1

Option 1 - Select 1 Credit

SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
SDV 129 - Transition to College Credits: 1

Semester 2

ENG 106 - Composition II Credits: 3
POL 121 - International Relations Credits: 3
Select 3-4 credits AA Degree Core Science with Lab Credits: 3-4
Select 3 credits AA Degree Core Humanities Credits: 3
Select 3 credits AA Degree Elective Credits: 3

Semester 3

POL 125 - Comparative Gov’t & Politics Credits: 3
Select 3 credits AA Degree Core Math or Science Credits: 3
Select 6 credits AA Degree Elective Credits: 6
Select 3 credits from Option 2 Credits: 3
Select 3 credits AA Degree Core Humanities Credits: 3

Option 2 - Select 3 credits

SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication Credits: 3
SPC 122 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3

Semester 4

Any AA Degree Core in Social Behavioral Sciences (Must be a course with an acronym not previously selected) Credits:3
Any AA Degree Core in Humanities Credits: 3
Any AA Degree Core in Distributed Credits: 3
Any AA Degree Elective Credits: 7

Diversity Requirement:

Complete 3 semester credit hours to satisfy the Diversity Requirement with a minimum grade of “C.” The Diversity Requirement does not increase the number of credits required for graduation. The course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may also be used to fulfill three credits of Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Humanities or Distributed Requirements, providing the diversity course is listed as fulfilling Core requirements in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences or the Humanities. If the course does not fall under any of the Core groups, the course used to fulfill the Diversity Requirement may count as an elective.

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

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