Political Science, A.A.

Associate of Arts in Political Science (5012)

Degree Total: 60-63 Credit Hours

Communications (9 hours)

Take 1 course from the Additional Communication (11) Core 

NOTE: Check with transfer institution for requirement for specific major.

Mathematics (3-4 hours)

Take one course from the following Mathematics (20) Core 

Natural Science (7-8 hours)

Take two courses from the Natural Sciences (30) Core 

Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts (9 hours)

Take one course from the Humanities (40) Core 

Take one course from the Additional Humanities (41) Core 

Take one course from the Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core 

Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 hours)

Take two courses from the History (60) Core 

Take two courses from the Government (70) Core 

Take one course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core 

Kinesiology (2 hours)

Take two hours from the following Kinesiology (90) Core 

Additional Requirements (15 credit hours)

• GOVT 2304 - Introduction to Political Science (required)
• GOVT 2370 - The U.S. Congress
• GOVT 2372 - The U.S. Presidency
• GOVT 2376 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
• GOVT 2378 - Introduction to International Relations

NOTES:

A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

Check with the institution to which you plan to transfer to ensure that courses taken at NLC are the courses that will apply to the appropriate degree.