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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science (PSCI) at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ will provide you with knowledge and understanding of political issues and prepare you for a career in fields such as: Civil service, Journalism, Management, Politics, Legislative analysis, Criminology, City planning, Population studies. ÌýYou can combine the major with teaching credentials and teach government, political science, and civics in secondary schools. If you plan to go on to the graduate level, you will find that the political science major provides excellent background for law school or graduate school in political science, sociology, economics or a number of other social science disciplines.

The Department of Political Science is proud to be among the best political science departments in the country. Its faculty are active researchers whose publications have appeared in the most prestigious outlets in the profession. The faculty is also highly devoted to graduate training and undergraduate education and can boast of numerous teaching awards. The department offers research and teaching in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Methods, Policy, and Political Theory, and prides itself in the diversity and rigor with which its faculty and students ask questions that challenge all to think more clearly about politics, government, and citizenship. Our graduates are found at the highest levels of government, in politics and law, and across the business world.

Admission Requirements

Students who begin at a Colorado Community College can transfer directly to ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ to finish their degree in any of the programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences.ÌýPlease see the ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ College of Arts & Sciences’ÌýColorado Community College webpageÌýfor more information detailed information admissionsÌýrequirements for students transferingÌýfrom a Colorado Community College.Ìý

Transfer Recommendations

To graduate in a 4-year time frame, it is important that students follow the recommended schedule. Students who wish to continue their education at the community college beyond the number of credits specified below should explore with both community college and ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ staff how their graduation timeline, COF stipend, and financial aid will be affected.Ìý

Suggested Four-Year Course Plan for the Political ScienceÌý(PSCI) major

This is a suggested guide of coursework only and is subject to change. Always consult your academic advisor for graduation planning purposes.ÌýÌýDepending on a student’s situation, a different plan might be more applicable.

Your community college must offer an Associate of Arts degree with Designation (DwD) in Political Science to use this transfer guide.Ìý

Community College (first two years)

Fall Semester 1

Spring Semester 1

Fall Semester 2

Spring Semester 2

Total credits at community college: 60

Completion of the four semesters of coursework above fulfills the requirements for an AssociateÌýof Arts Degree with Designation (DwD) in Political Science at most Colorado community colleges and fulfills the General Education requirements at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ.

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¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ (last two years)

Fall Semester 3

Spring Semester 3

Fall Semester 4

Spring Semester 4

Total credits at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ: 60

Completion of all eight semesters of coursework listed above fulfills the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Political Science at ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ.

*For community college courses, the first course number is previous to summer 2022, and the second course number is the new number starting in summer 2022.