Political Science

Associate in Arts Degree

This two-year transfer program leads to an Associate of Arts Degree and is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in political science. The Political Science transfer curriculum provides students with the background in political science and general studies necessary for advanced work at a four-year institution. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they are transferring or a Rend Lake College advisor for any additional requirements.

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Courses

Total = 64 Hours
Fall Semester
CSCI 1101 - Introduction to Computers	3 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I	3 Cr. Hrs.
POLI 1101 - State and Local Government	3 Cr. Hrs.
Life Science with Lab	4 Cr. Hrs.
Elective	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ENGL 1102 - Rhetoric and Composition II	3 Cr. Hrs.
GEOG 1101 - Introduction to Geography	3 Cr. Hrs.
HEA 1101 - Health Education	2 Cr. Hrs.
POLI 2101 - American Government	3 Cr. Hrs.
PSYC 2101 - Introduction to Psychology or SOCI 1101 - Introduction to Sociology	3 Cr. Hrs.
Elective	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	17 Cr. Hrs.
Fall Semester
COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking	3 Cr. Hrs.
ECON 2101 - Principles of Economics I	3 Cr. Hrs.
MATH 1111 - Statistics	4 Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts	3 Cr. Hrs.
Social Science	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	16 Cr. Hrs.
Spring Semester
ECON 2102 - Principles of Economics II	3 Cr. Hrs.
ENGL 2106 - Intermediate Composition	3 Cr. Hrs.
Humanities	3 Cr. Hrs.
Fine Arts / Humanities	3 Cr. Hrs.
Physical Science	3 Cr. Hrs.
Total	15 Cr. Hrs.

Costs & How To Pay

Tuition & Fees at RLC

Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.

Fall: July 15
Spring: December 15
Summer: May 15

Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.

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Program Outcomes

1. Learn concepts, terminology, and theories necessary in understanding national, state, and local governments.

2. Apply factual knowledge to evaluate and critique real-life situations within the American political system.

3. Develop verbal communication skills that effectively articulate arguments during presentations, discussion, and political debate.

4. Demonstrate writing skills which illustrate points in a concise, coherent and creative manner as it applies to a political forum.

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Career Connection

Government & Public Administration Career Cluster

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Transfer Information

Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.

Articulation agreements - also known as Transfer Guides - document the pathway between RLC and the university. Historically, RLC has built articulation agreements with midwestern universities. However, students have worked with both institutions to build a pathway.

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Transfer Guides

We have guides that document a pathway between your degree at RLC and many universities.

Accreditation

Quality Education. Guaranteed.

Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Associate in Arts Degree