Political Science
Overview
Political Science offers you the opportunity to study how political systems operate in the United States and throughout the world. Courses are offered in United States national government, state and local government, and in comparative systems. To complement the study of governments, you will complete courses in history, sociology, economics, philosophy, and foreign language. This area of study gives you a fundamental grounding in the systems that govern our modern world and insight into how these systems developed.
A graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science can expect to gain employment in the fields of politics, public relations, and foreign services. Graduates can also expect careers as a political analyst, legislative assistant, public relations specialist, political consultant, and the noblest of professions, teaching. Political Science majors also learn skills that prepare them for graduate school and/or law school. The ability to collect and analyze data will prove to be a useful and marketable skill.
Students who seek to complete an Associate of Arts degree within our Political Science Area of Study are those who anticipate taking a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution. You will follow the program to complete general education outcomes as well as courses that are applicable for political science majors.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Arts
- Jackson
- Rankin
- Raymond
- Online
- Face-to-Face
- Online
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Orientation | 2 |
| English Composition I | 3 |
| College Algebra | 3 |
| Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| Principles of Biology I, Laboratory | 1 |
| American National Government | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| English Composition II | 3 |
| Principles of Biology II, Lecture | 3 |
| Principles of Biology II, Lab | 1 |
| Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| American State & Local Government | 3 |
| Spanish I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Public Speaking I | 3 |
| American (U.S.)History I | 3 |
| ART 1113 or MUS 1113 or DAN 1113 or SPT 2233 | 3 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Spanish II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| American (U. S.) History II | 3 |
| Spanish III | 3 |
| World Regional Geography | 3 |
| American Literature I | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Introduction to Philosophy I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).