Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Political Science, A.A.


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Political Science is the study of the formal and informal institutions and processes by which people seek to regulate themselves in a civil society.

The Political Science Program is designed to offer any student an introduction to the American political process, international relations and comparative politics, and to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions.

This program allows students to receive an Associate of Arts in Political Science degree. The core provides students the basic coursework in the field while allowing them the flexibility to tailor their program to their individual needs. Students must successfully complete core courses with a “C-” or better to meet program requirements. Students planning to transfer to a four-year program may need to have additional hours beyond the program requirements at Northwest College in order to transfer in as a junior. These students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

Students interested in international relations should also study a foreign language.

Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 15


Total Credits: 15


Minimum Credits for Degree = 60 credits


Course Type Key


FYS=First Year Seminar* GOV=U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions* CM=Communications* QR=Quantitative Reasoning* PNW=Physical and Natural World* HC=Human Condition* CTY=Creativity* MR=Major Requirement ME=Major Elective GE=General Elective

*General Education Requirements  

FYS 0000 First Year Seminar  

GOV 0000 U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions  

CM 0000 Communication  

QR 0000 Quantitative Reasoning  

PNW 0000 Physical and Natural World  

HC 0000 Human Condition  

CTY 0000 Creativity  

The General Education courses and General Elective courses listed in the above sequence are recommended courses to fulfill the degree. Any changes to these courses should be discussed with an advisor.

**Remedial education courses may result in additional semesters of study.

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