Political Science

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.

Degrees & Certificates in Political Science

ARTS & SCIENCES DIVISION

Associate in Arts Degree

► Total = 64 Hours

First Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

CSCI 1101 Introduction to Computers (3)
ENGL 1101 Rhetoric and Composition I ¹ (3)
POLI 1101 State and Local Government ¹ (3)
Elective – Science with Lab (4)
Elective (3)

Second Semester (17 Cr. Hrs.)

ENGL 1102 Rhetoric and Composition II (3)
GEOG 1101 Introduction to Geography (3)
HEA 1101 Health Education (2)
POLI 2101 American Government (3)
PSYC 2101 Introduction to Psychology or
SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology (3)
Elective (3)

Third Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)

COMM 1101 Principles of Effective Speaking (3)
ECON 2101 Principles of Economics I (3)
MATH 1111 Statistics ¹ (4)
Elective – Fine Arts (3)
Elective – Social Science (3)

Fourth Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)

ECON 2102 Principles of Economics II (3)
ENGL 2106 Intermediate Composition (3)
Elective – Humanities (3)
Elective – Fine Arts / Humanities (3)
Elective – Science (3)

¹ Prerequisite course(s) may be required based on test scores.

Program Outcomes

Political Science

Learn concepts, terminology and theories necessary in understanding national, state and local governments.
Apply factual knowledge to evaluate and critique real-life situations within the American political system.
Develop verbal communication skills that effectively articulate arguments during presentations, discussion and political debate.
Demonstrate writing skills which illustrate points in a concise, coherent, and creative manner as it applies to a political forum.