Political Science AA Designated Degree Requirements

https://highered.colorado.gov/sites/highered/files/2020-03/staa_political_science_final.pdf

Courses that Fulfill General Education Requirements (32 credits)

(Written) Communication

ENG 121English Composition I: GT-CO1

3

ENG 122English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

or

ENG 122English Composition II: GT-CO2

3

and

GT Pathways Course(s)GT Pathways-approved GT-CO3 course

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Mathematics

One GT Pathways Mathematics course (GT-MA1). Prefer MAT 135, but
not MAT155 or MAT156.

Total Credit Hours:3

Arts and Humanities

Two GT Pathways Arts and Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4)

Total Credit Hours:6

History

One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1)

Total Credit Hours:3

Social and Behavioral Sciences

ECO 201Prin of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1

3

ECO 202Prin of Microeconomics: GT-SS1

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Natural and Physical Sciences

Two GT Pathways Natural & Physical Sciences courses (GT-SC1)

Total Credit Hours:8

Total Credit Hours: 32

Additional Required Courses (12 credits)

Additional Required Courses

Please note: If these credits are not required for the major at a receiving four-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor's degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.

 

POS 105Introduction to Political Science: GT-SS1

3

POS 111American Government: GT-SS1

3

POS 205International Relations: GT-SS1

3

POS 225Comparative Government: GT-SS1

3

Please note: Additional POS courses taken beyond the four courses (12 credit hours) identified above may not count toward the Political Science major at the receiving four-year institution.

Total Credit Hours: 12

Electives (16 credits)

Electives

For specific information, please consult an advisor in the Advising Center. Transferability depends on the receiving four-year institution. Additional courses may be transferable. See approved AA Electives in AA Degree Requirements.
Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 60