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Field of Interest

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Political Science degree provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in political science. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as social science research assistants, city and regional planning aides, public relations specialists and managers, reporters, and social and community service managers. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment opportunities in several careers, including political scientists, political science professors, and lawyers.

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Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:

Field of Interest: Behavioral Science and Human Services
Type: Associate in Arts (AA)
Academic Plan: Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science (DEG)
Academic Plan Code: 8120
Total Credits Required: 60-64
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Effective Term: Fall 2022
Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Develop and sustain a lifelong interest in local, national, and global civic engagement through active citizenship.
Define, cite examples of, differentiate between, and critique basic political concepts, systems, and theories.
Apply knowledge of politics by using the theoretical foundations and analytical tools of multiple sub-fields of political science.
Appraise a situation, formulate an argument; collect, evaluate, and utilize evidence about key issues of public policy and politics.
Demonstrate effective communication skills for a diverse, political world.
Collaborate effectively and ethically with diverse individuals and institutions to achieve common goals.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Fundraising Managers

$96,278Show expanded career information for Fundraising Managers

Lawyers

$122,287Show expanded career information for Lawyers

Political Scientists

$97,993Show expanded career information for Political Scientists

Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

$64,985Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Political Science Teachers

Public Relations Managers

$99,699Show expanded career information for Public Relations Managers

Public Relations Specialists

$63,442Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists

Reporters and Journalists

$49,658Show expanded career information for Reporters and Journalists

Social and Community Service Managers

$64,422Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers

Social Science Research Assistants

$52,806Show expanded career information for Social Science Research Assistants

Urban and Regional Planners

$83,483Show expanded career information for Urban and Regional Planners

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

学生应该会见an academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

这些路径映射选项可以共享一些公共有限公司ursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS110	American National Government		Critical courseGateway course	SB	3
ENG101or ENG107	First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better inENG091orESL097orWAC101)或(B or better inALT100)或(ALT100& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+)或(ESL202& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+).orPrerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better inENG091orESL097orWAC101)或(B or better inALT100)或(ALT100& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+)或(ESL202& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+).	Critical courseGateway courseCritical Course	FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
FYE101or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy			SB	3
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete zero to twelve (0-12) total credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Politcal Science	Political Science Elective		Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective		Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
POS130	State and Local Government			SB	3

Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS120or POS140	World Politicsor比较戈夫nment			G, SB	3
ENG102or ENG108	First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better inENG101.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG107.		FYC	3
HU	人文、艺术& Design			HU	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101orENG107) and (RDG095orRDG100orRDG100LLorRDG111orRDG112orRDG113)] or a grade of B or better inALT100or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.		L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Elective	Elective				3
Related Course	Related Area Course		Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete zero to twelve (0-12) total credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Politcal Science	Political Science Elective		Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Politcal Science	Political Science Elective		Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy			SB	3

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS210	Political Ideologies			SB	3
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative			SQ	4
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Elective	Elective				3
Related Course	Related Area Course		Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Related Area	Related Area Course		Complete zero to twelve (0-12) total credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective		Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective		Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Elective	Elective				3

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	人文、艺术& Design		HU	3
SGor SQ	Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative		SGorSQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Elective	Elective			3
Elective	Elective			3
Political Science	Political Science Elective	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the POS prefix. Recommended that students takePOS120,POS130, orPOS140- select a course not completed for another requirement		3
Related Course	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Political Science	Political Science Elective	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the POS prefix. Recommended that students takePOS120,POS130, orPOS140- select a course not completed for another requirement		3
Political Science	Political Science Elective	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the POS prefix. Recommended that students takePOS120,POS130, orPOS140- select a course not completed for another requirement		3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) total credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Elective	Elective			3
Elective	Elective			3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS110	American National Government		Critical courseGateway course	SB	3
ENG101or ENG107	First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better inENG091orESL097orWAC101)或(B or better inALT100)或(ALT100& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+)或(ESL202& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+).orPrerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better inENG091orESL097orWAC101)或(B or better inALT100)或(ALT100& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+)或(ESL202& Corequisites:ENG101LLorENG107LLorWAC101orENG100A+).	Critical courseGateway courseCritical Course	FYC	3
FYE101or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal SuccessorExploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
ENG102or ENG108	First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better inENG101.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG107.	FYC	3
HU	人文、艺术& Design		HU	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101orENG107) and (RDG095orRDG100orRDG100LLorRDG111orRDG112orRDG113)] or a grade of B or better inALT100or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	L	0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS120or POS140	World Politicsor比较戈夫nment			G, SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3

Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
POS210	Political Ideologies		SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy		SB	3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Political Science	Political Science Elective	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the POS prefix. Recommended that students takePOS120,POS130, orPOS140- select a course not completed for another requirement		3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Politcal Science	Political Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
POS130	State and Local Government		SB	3

Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative		SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Elective	Elective			3
Related Course	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Political Science	Political Science Elective	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the POS prefix. Recommended that students takePOS120,POS130, orPOS140- select a course not completed for another requirement		3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Politcal Science	Political Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Politcal Science	Political Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy		SB	3

Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SGor SQ	Natural Sciences GeneralorNatural Sciences Quantitative		SGorSQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Elective	Elective			3
Related Course	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) total credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Elective	Elective			3

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	人文、艺术& Design		HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
Elective	Elective			3
Related Course	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Related Area Course recommended.		3–5
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) total credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU through various upper division course options. If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent).		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.		0–3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, see your program advisor to select an elective. POS Elective recommended.		3–5
Elective	Elective			3

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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		0–3
Elective	Elective		3
Political Science	Political Science Elective	Complete a course that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the POS prefix. Recommended that students takePOS120,POS130, orPOS140- select a course not completed for another requirement	3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) total credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.	0–3
Related Area	Related Area Course	Complete zero to twelve (0-12) total credits of coursework that transfer to ASU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the following ASU course prefixes: AES, AFR, AIS, APA, ASB, ASM, COM, ECN, FAS, GCU, GPH, HST, JUS, MIS, PHI, PSY, REL, SGS, SOC, TCL, or WST. These courses may be used to fulfill any outstanding AGEC requirements simultaneously.	0–3
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.	0–3
Politcal Science	Politcal Science Elective	Complete zero to fifteen (0-15) credits of coursework that transfers to NAU as a POS direct equivalent or a POS departmental elective.	0–3
Elective	Elective		3

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