Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Science/Arts in Political Science Pathway

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The two-year program listed below is designed to meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts transfer degree from GTCC and prepare a student for obtaining a Bachelor of Science/Arts in Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University, Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

However, students from GTCC seeking a baccalaureate degree may also transfer to other institutions. These institutions may require different courses within the various areas of General Education. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university after GTCC should consult with the institution they will be attending, the faculty advisor and/or the GTCC Student Success Center.

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

Use various strategies to acquire new information in the discipline of Political Science.
Analyze major social, political, cultural, and philosophical trends presented in the field of Political Science.
Apply critical thinking to analyze varying political perspectives.
Use various tools and methods to evaluate sources in research related to political economy.

First Semester

ACA 122 College Transfer Success Credits: 1
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
HIS 131 American History I Credits: 3
POL 120 American Government Credits: 3
SPA 111 Elementary Spanish I Credits: 3 ¹

Total Credits: 13

Second Semester

COM 120 or COM 231 Credits: 3
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3
POL 210 Comparative Government Credits: 3
SPA 112 Elementary Spanish II Credits: 3 ¹
UGETC Mathematics Elective Credits: 3-4²

Total Credits: 15-16

Third Semester

ENG 231 or ENG 232 Credits: 3
HIS 132 American History II Credits: 3
POL 220 International Relations Credits: 3
SPA 211 Intermediate Spanish I Credits: 3 ¹
UGETC Natural Science Elective Credits: 4³

Total Credits: 16

Fourth Semester

HIS 227 Native American History Credits: 3 ⁴
POL 250 Intro to Political Theory Credits: 3
PSY 150 or SOC 210 Credits: 3
SPA 212 Intermediate Spanish II Credits: 3 ¹
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Total credits required for this pathway: 60

Notes:

¹ UNCG, UNCC, ASU, and UNCW require 4 semesters of foreign language. NC A&T requires 2 semesters.

² UNCG requires a UGETC math (3-4). UNCC requires MAT-171 and MAT-171A (4) and MAT-152 (4). ASU requires a UGETC MAT and MAT-152. UNCW requires two Math UGETCs (3-4 each). A&T requires MAT-171 and MAT-171A (4) and MAT-172 and MAT-172A (4). If taking MAT-143 in Semester 2, student must take 1-2 additional hours to complete the 60-hr Associate in Arts.

³ UNCG, UNCC, UNCW require one UGETC Natural Science (4). ASU requires 2 UGETC Natural Sciences (8). A&T requires AST-151 and AST-151A or PHY-110 and PHY 110A (4).

⁴ ASU requires two hours of PED and should be taken here in place of HIS-227. If also taking MAT-143 in Semester 2, students transferring to ASU must take two additional hours to complete the 60-hr Associate in Arts.