Last Updated
10/19/2023 4:45:00 PM
Political Science, Associate in Arts
Total Program Credits: 60-68
These courses offer a study of contemporary political issues. Political science courses provide both an historical perspective, as well as a contemporary perspective, while examining the nature of the state both nationally and internationally.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Political Science) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Identify the fundamental structures and institutions of the United States political system and other political systems.
- Define important political science theories and concepts.
- Summarize a conceptual argument or theoretical approach, apply it to an actual situation relevant to political science, and support their application with appropriate evidence.
- Compare and evaluate the merits of two or more political policies, theories, or concepts.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| PSC 150 ◊ American National Politics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| PSC 184 ◊ Global Politics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
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| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
Take the Life Science course with a lab.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
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| Take Credits General Electives | General Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
Note: Take Social and Behavioral Science course other than Political Science (PSC).
| Take Credits General Electives | General Elective | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits General Electives | General Elective | 12 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). |
| PSC 120 ◊ Principles of Political Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| PSC 151 ◊ American State and Urban Politics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
Notes: May take other PSC courses or work with transfer advisor to determine courses toward possible minor at transfer institution.
Recommended electives include courses in History, Economics, Anthropology, Foreign Languages, Education, Literature, Sociology and Geography.
See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See PSC course descriptions; SSC course descriptions.
Chairperson: Bill Decker, Ext. 3509, email: billdecker@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |