Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science

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.

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

Total credits required

60-64

Catalog Year

2022-2023

Effective Term

Fall 2022

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

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

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.

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 Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. 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.

Fundraising Managers

$98,500 Show expanded career information for Fundraising Managers

Lawyers

$102,390 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

$45,930 Show expanded career information for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$78,910 Show expanded career information for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Political Scientists

$95,660 Show expanded career information for Political Scientists

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

$95,900 Show expanded career information for Public Relations and Fundraising Managers

Public Relations Managers

$99,670 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Managers

Public Relations Specialists

$62,560 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists

Social and Community Service Managers

$62,280 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers

Social Science Research Assistants

$50,100 Show expanded career information for Social Science Research Assistants

Urban and Regional Planners

$76,700 Show expanded career information for Urban and Regional Planners

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2021.

Course Sequence by Term

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

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to 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.

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

Pathway Map Option Details

No pathway map option has been selected. Please select from the pathway map options listed above.

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

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 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
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy			SB	3
POS110	American National Government		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).	Critical course Gateway course Critical 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
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
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 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 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
Elective	Elective				3
POS120 or POS140	World Politics or Comparative Government			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	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	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
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 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 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
Elective	Elective				3
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	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
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 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 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
Elective	Elective			3
Elective	Elective			3
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	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
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 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 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
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 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: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Appropriate writing placement test score, or a grade of C or better in ENG091 or ESL097 or WAC101, or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or (a grade of C in ALT100 AND Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL OR WAC101 OR ENG100A+).	Critical course Gateway course Critical Course	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	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	World Politics or Comparative Government			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 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 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
POS285	Political Issues and Public Policy		SB	3
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
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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - 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 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 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
Elective	Elective			3
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
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 take POS120, POS130, or POS140 - 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 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 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
Elective	Elective			3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative		SG or SQ	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
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 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 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
Elective	Elective			3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & 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
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

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

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

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Arts in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=176490).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Political Science