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.)
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.
Faculty & Staff
Psychology Professor | Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1804
Building: North Oasis
Office: 142
2012 PHI THETA KAPPA FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD | 2020 RLCF OUSTANDING FACULTY MEMBER AWARD | Ed.D. Oakland City University | M.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | B.S. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | A.S. John A. Logan College | Certified Instructor of Leadership Development Studies
Speech Professor | Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1493
Building: North Oasis
Office: 144
2013 RLCF ASSESSMENT AWARD | Ed.D. Oakland City University | M.S. & B.S. Murray State University
Dean of Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1258
Building: North Oasis
Office: 145
M.S. Eastern Illinois University | B.S. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
History Professor
Phone Extension: 1792
Building: North Oasis
Office: 151
2010 PHI THETA KAPPA FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD | PhD Southern Illinois University Carbondale | M.A. & B.A. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Physical Science Instructor | Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1726
Building: South Oasis
Office: 140
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University Carbondale | M.S. & B.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Administrative Assistant | Arts & Sciences Division
Phone Extension: 1263
Building: North Oasis
Office: 134
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