Program: Political Science, A.A. - Prairie State College

Apr 29, 2025

2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Suggested Curriculum

This curriculum is designed for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. The transfer program provides students with a broad background to examine all aspects of public life, and prepares them to be alert and well-informed participants in a wide variety of local, state, national, and international issues. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Associate in Arts degree prior to transfer.

I. General Education Core (37-38)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one course from fine arts.

Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)

Select one math course from the list for Area C

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

Select one life science course and one physical science course from the list for Area B . One course must have a lab component.

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (12)

POLSC 140 Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics 3 hrs transfer credit
Select up to 9 credits from:
POLSC 101 Principles of Political Science 3 hrs transfer credit
POLSC 152 U.S., State, and Local Government 3 hrs transfer credit
POLSC 230 Introduction to Comparative Government 3 hrs transfer credit
POLSC 240 Introduction to International Relations 3 hrs transfer credit
POLSC 250 Introduction to Political Philosophy 3 hrs transfer credit

III. Electives (12-13)

Select additional courses from the list of Courses Approved for Transfer or contact the universities you are considering.

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.