Nov 23, 2024

Catalog 2016-17

Catalog 2016-17 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, Humanities and Social Sciences Transfer Pattern

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Important Information

Short Description

Political science is devoted to understanding systems of government, political activity and events. It examines the practice of politics and power locally, nationally, and on the international stage. Politics plays a critical role in the shaping of our government, our laws, and our society.

Type of Credential

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities and Social Sciences
Transfer Pattern – Political Science

Program Code

P 255

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

John Dedie
443-840-2408 or jdedie@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) - For [insert name], see Portfolio, CLEP, and Advanced Placement. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics and Modeling 3 Credit(s).
POLS 101 - American Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Information Technology (CSIT 120 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Program Elective (POLS 111 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences with lab 4 Credit(s).
Program Electives (POLS 131 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives (POLS 141 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives (POLS 225 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Requirement - Two-Semester Sequence (HIST 111 recommended) 3 Credit(s).

Semester 4

Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences 3-4 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).
Program Requirement - Two-Semester Sequence (HIST 112 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives (up to) 9 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Transfer Pattern*

General Education - 34-36 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
MATH 125 - Finite Mathematics and Modeling 3 Credit(s).
PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s).
POLS 101 - American Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Students must have at least 60 credits for an associate degree. Students who choose to take 3 credits of Mathematics and 7 credits of Biological and Physical Sciences, rather than 4 and 8, may need to take an additional class in order to reach at least 60 credits.

Biological and Physical Sciences (at least one course must have a lab) 7-8 Credits.
Information Technology (CSIT 120 recommended) 3 Credits.
Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credits.

Program Requirements and Electives - 27-29 Credits

Program Requirements:

Two-Semester Sequence:

Choose a two-semester sequence from the following list:

HIST 101 - Western Civilization I: Ancient and Medieval History 3 Credit(s). **
HIST 102 - Western Civilization II: Modern History 3 Credit(s). **
HIST 111 - History of the United States I 3 Credit(s). ** (recommended)
HIST 112 - History of the United States II 3 Credit(s). ** (recommended)

Critical Thinking:

Choose one from this list:

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 240 - Ethics 3 Credit(s). **

Program Electives:

Select 18-21 credits from the following recommended electives. Select additional electives, from this list or anywhere in the college, if needed to reach 60 credits.

GEOG 102 - Introduction to Cultural Geography 3 Credit(s).
POLS 105 - State and Local Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).
POLS 111 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Credit(s).
POLS 131 - Comparative Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).
POLS 141 - International Relations 3 Credit(s).
POLS 160 - Political Philosophy and Ideology 3 Credit(s).
POLS 225 - Constitutional Law 3 Credit(s).
POLS 247 - Contemporary Middle East Politics 3 Credit(s).
POLS 273 - Internship: Political Science 3 Credit(s).

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60 min.*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

** These courses may also be used as a General Education Elective.

NOTE: Depending on the General Education electives completed, more than 15 credits of Electives may be needed to reach a minimum of 60 credits for the degree.

Transfer Pattern Description

This degree pattern is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Political Science. Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree, program, and elective requirements, this pattern should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with a transfer coordinator or an advisor for information about specific requirements.

Transfer Pattern Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this transfer pattern, students will be able to:

write clearly on issues of domestic and international politics;
prepare for active citizenship and begin to develop an ongoing interest in national and global politics with participation as a civically engaged member of society;
analyze political and policy problems and formulate options and strategies;
apply internet and traditional library resources to research key local, state, national and international issues;
demonstrate critical thinking and research skills including the ability to form an argument, detect misconceptions about key issues of policy and politics; and
evaluate the concepts and theories of major political thinkers, authors and philosophers.