Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science

Details

Field of Interest

Behavioral Science and Human Services

Degree Type

Associate in Arts (AA)

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8120

Effective Term

Fall 2024

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

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.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. 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.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Arizona State University (College of Integrative Sciences and Arts), Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Political Science
Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science (any emphasis)
Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, State and Local Public Policy Emphasis
Grand Canyon University, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Legal Studies Emphasis

Full-time
Part-time

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 with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS110	American National Government		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course Gateway course Critical Course	FYC or FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy			SB	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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - select a course not completed for another requirement		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SOC241	Race and Ethnic Relations			C, SB	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
SOC241	Race and Ethnic Relations			C, SB	3
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
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 during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS120 or POS140	International Relations or Comparative Government			G, SB or G, SB	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.		L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
ASB211 or POS140 or SOC212 or SOC270	Women Across Cultures or Comparative Government or Gender and Society or The Sociology of Health and Illness			G, HU, SB or G, SB or C, SB or G, SB	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
ASB211 or POS140 or SOC212 or SOC270	Women Across Cultures or Comparative Government or Gender and Society or The Sociology of Health and Illness			G, HU, SB or G, SB or C, SB or G, SB	3
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy			SB	3

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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS210	Political Ideologies			SB	3
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
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
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective				3

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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		SG or SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - select a course not completed for another requirement		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - 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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - 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
Elective	Elective			3
Elective	Elective			3
Political 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
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Political 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
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
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 with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS110	American National Government		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course Gateway course Critical Course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.	FYC or FYC	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	L	0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
POS120 or POS140	International Relations or Comparative Government			G, SB or G, SB	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics			MA	3–6

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, 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 during Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
POS210	Political Ideologies		SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy		SB	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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - select a course not completed for another requirement		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
SOC241	Race and Ethnic Relations		C, SB	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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - select a course not completed for another requirement		3
SOC241	Race and Ethnic Relations		C, SB	3
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
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 during Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative		SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
ASB211 or POS140 or SOC212 or SOC270	Women Across Cultures or Comparative Government or Gender and Society or The Sociology of Health and Illness		G, HU, SB or G, SB or C, SB or G, SB	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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - select a course not completed for another requirement		3
ASB211 or POS140 or SOC212 or SOC270	Women Across Cultures or Comparative Government or Gender and Society or The Sociology of Health and Illness		G, HU, SB or G, SB or C, SB or G, SB	3
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
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 during Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		SG or SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective			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
Elective	Elective			3
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective			3

Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			0–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - select a course not completed for another requirement		3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective			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
Elective	Elective			3
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Political 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 or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective			3

Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option		0–3
Elective	Elective		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
Political 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
Political 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
Elective	Elective		3

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