Political Science, Associate in Arts (POL)
Effective: Fall 2017
The Political Science Program is designed for but not limited to, students who wish to attain a Baccalaureate Degree in Political Science. This program will provide students with the basis and development of the discipline of Political Science in general and then delve into substantive study of each of the major fields within the discipline. Students will also complete courses that meet their general education requirements. Upon successful completion of an Associate in Arts degree in Political Science, students will be able to transfer into parallel programs.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Describe the theoretical principles that underlie the Constitution from which the government and politics of the United States emanate.
- Identify and assess the US Federal system in terms of its economic basis, structure and functions.
- Compare and contrast international political systems, cultures, economics, and histories.
- Analyze political factors and the dynamics of democracy and actors within the system: citizens, political parties, interest groups, the media and electoral process.
The College Transfer Office is set up to help Delaware County Community College students transfer to four-year colleges and universities. If you are planning to transfer, you are strongly encouraged to meet with a transfer advisor within your first two semesters (or before you reach 30 transferable college credits from all institutions attended).
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| POL 110 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POL 120 | American National Government | 3 |
| ENG 100 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Modern College Mathematics | ||
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| History Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| POL 130 | American State and Local Government | 3 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CS 100 or CS 101 | Introduction to Information Technology or Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| Any transferable Scientific Inquiry (SI) designated Science Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| POL 200 | World Affairs | 3 |
| SOC 260 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| ECO 210 or ECO 220 | Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| Foreign Language Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Pollitical Science Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| POL 226 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| Foreign Language Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Any 200 level Political Science course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60-61 | |
Notes
Scientific Inquiry (SI) designated courses.
Humanities Elective - Transfer Program
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
For college transfer curricula1:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Courses listed under subjects: | ||
| ART 100 | Art and Child Development (or above) | 3 |
| COMM 100 | Interpersonal Communication (or above) | 3 |
| ENG 112 | English Composition II: Writing About Literature (or above) | 3 |
| HUM 100 | Introduction to Visual Arts (or above) | 3 |
| MUS 101 | Fundamentals of Music (or above) | 3 |
| PHI 100 | Introduction to Philosophy (or above) | 3 |
| Foreign Languages: | ||
| FRE 101 | Elementary French I (or above) | 3 |
| GER 101 | (or above) | 3 |
| ITA 101 | (or above) | 3 |
| SPA 101 | Elementary Spanish I (or above) | 3 |
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The elective courses listed for transfer curricula are generally transferable to most institutions. However, depending on the program at the transfer institution, the courses may only be accepted as free electives. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor when planning to transfer.
Social Science Electives - Transfer Program
This list does not indicate College Academic Learning Goal designation. Refer to your program curriculum for more information.
For college transfer curricula1:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ADJ 240 | Criminology | 3 |
| ADJ 260 | Corrections-Probation-Parole | 3 |
| ECO 210 | Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| ECO 220 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 |
| EDU 110 | Introduction to Teaching (or above) | 3 |
| HIS 110 | American History I (or above) | 3 |
| INT 100 | Student Success | 3 |
| POL 110 | Introduction to Political Science (or above) | 3 |
| PSY 130 | Personal and Career Development (or above) | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology (or above) | 3 |
| SWO 101 | Introduction to Social Work and Human Services (or above) | 3 |
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The elective courses listed for transfer curricula are generally transferable to most institutions. However, depending on the program at the transfer institution, the courses may only be accepted as free electives. Be sure to meet with a transfer advisor when planning to transfer.
Foreign Language
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| World Languages | ||
| FRE 101 | Elementary French I | 3 |
| FRE 102 | Elementary French II | 3 |
| FRE 111 | Intermediate French I | 3 |
| FRE 112 | Intermediate French II | 3 |
| SPA 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA 102 | Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
| SPA 201 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
| SPA 202 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
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Foreign Language Elective: Must be sequential courses in the same language.
HYBRID DEGREE (online* and classroom)
80% online
The following courses may not be available online:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Only | ||
| MAT 160 | Calculus I | 4 |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Scientific Designated (SI) designated Science course | 4 | |
| Political Science Electives | 6 | |
| POL 226 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
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Some online courses have field requirements or in person/proctored testing. Online courses with these requirements have additional information posted under the COURSE DESCRIPTION section when you are registering. Please make a note of it during registration.
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