Political Science AA
Political Science
Associate of Arts
The Associate of Arts in Political Science is designed as a transfer program for students interested in pursuing further education in political science. In addition to fulfilling the departmental requirements in this field of study, students must complete the Associate of Arts degree requirements. Coursework may be modified to reflect student interests and the requirements of a particular transfer institution. Students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions upon completing coursework at Colby Community College should plan to use the elective hours to fulfill additional requirements of the four-year institution.
After Colby Community College
Students transfer to a four-year university in Kansas and some out-of-state colleges.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 62
Course Sequence
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| FY100 | First Year Experience | 1 |
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| PO110 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| Approved Political Science Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| EN177 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed Course | 3 | |
| PO176 | American Government | 3 |
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| BI100 | General Biology w/Lab | 4 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed. | 3 | |
| PO210 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| NO. | COURSE | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|
| Personal & Community Health | 3 | |
| PO105 | State & Local Government | 3 |
| Humanities Gen. Ed Course | 3 | |
| Approved Political Science Elective | 3 | |
| Approved Political Science Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FY100 | First Year Experience | 1 Credits |
| BI100 | General Biology w/Lab | 4 Credits |
| EN176 | English Composition I | 3 Credits |
| EN177 | English Composition II | 3 Credits |
| MA178 | College Algebra | 3 Credits |
| PE177 | Personal & Community Health | 3 Credits |
| PO105 | State & Local Government | 3 Credits |
| PO110 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 Credits |
| PO176 | American Government | 3 Credits |
| PO210 | Comparative Politics | 3 Credits |
| SP176 | Public Speaking | 3 Credits |