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Political Science

Political Science

Degree Type: Associate of Arts Degree, AA

Pathway: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

More Options: Classroom Based, Remote Real-Time, Hyflex, Online, Hybrid

Program Length: 4 Semesters

Location: Centennial

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Why Choose Political Science at PPSC?

A Poli-Sci degrees at PPSC can prepare you for jobs as lobbyists, press secretaries, legislative aides or politicians. With more advanced degrees, you could consider jobs as an urban policy planner, state legislator, or journalist, among others.
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What do PPSC Political Science students study?

Studying political science will prepare students to find opportunities in numerous sectors including:

  • Federal, State, and Local Government
  • Law, Business and International Organizations
  • Journalism and Political Campaigns
  • Research Organizations and Universities

At PPSC, students will prepare to move on to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree in political science.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Political Science degree program, students should be able to:

  • Use information to describe a problem or issue and/or articulate a question related to the topic
  • Evaluate the relevance of context when presenting a position
  • Identify assumptions
  • Establish a conclusion that is tied to the range of information presented
  • Reflect on the implications and consequences of the stated conclusion
  • Connect disciplinary knowledge to civic engagement through one’s own participation in civic life, politics, and/or government
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1st semester plan

math & english requirements

1st semester plan

  • ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)

  • GT - One GT Pathways course (MA1)

     prefer MAT 1260 

  • GT - One GT Pathways History course (HI1)

  • ECO 2001 - Principles of Macroeconomics SS1 3 Credit Hour(s)

math & english requirements

  • College Quantitative Literacy 

  • Three (3) credit hours

    • GT - One GT Pathways course (MA1)

       prefer MAT 1260 

  • College Reading & Writing Literacy

Six (6) credit hours

  • ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)

  • ENG 1022 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hour(s)

  • or

  • ENG 1022 - English Composition II CO2 3 Credit Hours

  • ENG 2001 - English Composition III CO3 3 Credit Hour(s)

  • or

  • HIS 2765 - Writing About History CO3 3 Credit Hour(s)

 

Political Science Classes You Might Take

Political science students take a variety of classes. Check out a sampling of what you can study.
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PSC 2020 | Introduction to Political Science

Focuses on a survey of the discipline of political science, including political philosophy and ideology, democratic and non-democratic governments and processes, and international relations.

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PSC 1011 | American Government

Includes the background of the U.S. Constitution; the philosophy of American government; general principles of the Constitution; federalism; and civil liberties. Examines public opinion and citizen participation; political parties, interest groups, and the electoral process; and the structure and functions of the national government.

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PSC 2005 | International Relations

Examines relationships among modern nation states. Topics include diplomacy, nationalism, ideologies, power and influence, conflict and cooperation, the role of non-state actors, the international economy, and theoretical attempts to understand international behavior.

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It’s almost like everybody was my friend, even the professors. It just made it easy, and I felt right at home.

James Brown
Traffic and Weather Reporter | Class of 1996

 

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