Program Requirements Guide 2021-2022

Associate of Arts DEGREE Political Science Transfer Pathway

Program Overview Program Faculty Program Advisor The Associate of Arts Degree - Political Science James Andresen [email protected] Pathway Advisors are the Academic Advisors for Transfer Pathway provides students with the the Associate of Arts degree and are located in opportunity to learn both the political science- the Advising Center, Room 1340, Main Floor. For based interpretation of public policy as well as Program Requirements assistance or additional information, please call the integration of other disciplines and fields that our Advising Center at 651.846.1739 or email: directly contribute to the management of public  Check off when completed [email protected] interest. Pathway Requirements Cr Additional Requirements Career Opportunities  POLS 1720 Intro to American Government. . . . 3 • At least 60 earned college-level credits Students who successfully complete the  POLS 1740 Intro to World Politics...... 3 (40 MnTC credits and 20 additional MnTC, Associate of Arts Degree – Political Science And one of the following: pre-major or elective credits) Transfer Pathway will be prepared to transfer  POLS 1750 Intro to Political Science ...... 3 • A grade of “C” or better in ENGL1711 to a baccalaureate program in Social Science  POLS 1760 Intro to Political Philosophy...... 3 or Political Science. With a degree in political • Associate of Arts (AA) cumulative GPA of 2.0  Political Science Electives...... 11 science you can work in a number of fields within • Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) the Government and Public Administration system Any MnTC Goal 5 course may be counted; however, cumulative GPA of 2.0 such as compliance officers, operations managers, the following are recommended: • Meet Saint Paul College residency political scientists, and public relations specialists. ECON 1720 Macroeconomics – 3 cr requirement: 20 credits. This requirement ECON 1730 Microeconomics – 3 cr may be reduced to 12 credits with transfer of Program Outcomes PHIL 1720 Ethics- 3 cr at least 12 college-level credits from another 1. Students will describe the methods POLS 1790 Special Topics in Minnesota State College and University or and concepts used in the field of Political Science – 1-6 cr the University of Minnesota. political science. PSYC/SOCI 2720 Social Psychology – 4 cr 2. Students will describe political SOCI 1720 Social Problems – 3 cr institutions, theories, and processes. Pathway Total ...... 20 Program Start Dates 3. Students will critically analyze Fall, Spring, Summer political issues. MnTC Requirements Cr 4. Students will reflect on their own Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List Course Sequence moral and political values. for each Goal Area Students are allowed to take the courses in any  Goal 1: Communication...... 9 order. However, all course prerequisites need to ENGL 1711Composition 1 – 4 cr be followed. For specific suggest ions, please Transfer Opportunities ENGL 1712 Composition 2 – 2 cr speak with a Pathway Advisor or the program COMM 17XX – 3 cr Saint Paul College has a transfer articulation faculty. Students should consult with the Program agreement between the following program and  Goal 2: Critical Thinking Advisor each semester. Fulfilled when 10 goal areas (40 credits) are post-secondary institution for the baccalaureate Not all courses are offered each semester; a degree program listed below. completed.  Goal 3 Natural Science...... 7 selection of courses is offered summer term. For more information please go to Two courses from two different disciplines, one of saintpaul.edu/Transfer. which must be a lab course.  Goal 4 : Mathematical/Logical Reasoning. . . . .3 Minimum Program Entry Requirements Political Science Transfer Pathway One course numbered between 1700-1799 or 2700- Students entering this program must meet BA Political Science 2799. the following minimum program entry Bemidji State University  Goal 5: History, Social Science, and Behavioral requirements: BS Political Science Sciences ...... 9 Reading: Score of 250+ or grade Three courses from two different disciplines. Minnesota State University, Mankato of “C” or better in READ 0722 or Pathway courses POLS 1720 – 3 cr, BA Political Science POLS 1740 – 3 cr will count toward Goal 5. READ 0724 or EAPP 0900 Minnesota State University, Moorhead One additional non-POLS course is required. Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading BA Political Science  Goal 6: Humanities & Fine Arts ...... 9 Comprehension or grade of “C” or Southwest Minnesota State University Three courses from two different disciplines. better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900 BA Political Science  Goal Areas 7-10 of the MnTC Arithmetic: Score of 200+ St. Cloud State University Select courses to meet all 10 Goal Areas Assessment Results and Prerequisites: BA Political Science MnTC Requirements Total...... 40 Students admitted into Saint Paul College Winona State University Total Program Credits ...... 60 programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and If courses are counted in both the Pathway course prerequisite requirements. Certain Requirements and the MnTC Requirements students MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have may need to complete additional classes to reach the additional prerequisites. Information is subject to change. This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract. 60 credit total. TPPS

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