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Sep 03, 2024
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Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Political Science, Humanities and Social Sciences Transfer Pattern
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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
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 3
- Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences with lab 4 Credit(s).
- Program Electives (POLS 105 , POLS 131 , and POLS 141 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 Credit(s).
- Program Requirement - Two-Semester Sequence (HIST 112 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
- Program Electives 9 Credit(s).
Courses Needed for This Transfer Pattern*
General Education - 34-36 Credits
General Education Requirements:
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 Credit(s).
- Information Technology (CSIT 120 recommended) 3 Credit(s).
- Social and Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit(s).
- Wellness and Health 3 Credit(s).
Program Requirements and Electives - 27-29 Credits
Two-Semester Sequence:
Choose a two-semester sequence from the following list:
Critical Thinking:
Choose one from this list:
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.
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.
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