ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
with specialization in Political Science

   
 

At Northwest College, political science students can choose from a rich array of courses as they work with their faculty advisors to customize their programs. This specialization allows students to receive an Associate of Arts in Political Science. The core provides students the basic coursework in the field while allowing them the flexibility to tailor their program to their individual needs. Students must successfully complete core courses with a “C-” or better to meet specialization requirements. Students planning to transfer to a four-year program may need to have additional hours beyond the specialization requirements at Northwest College in order to transfer in as a junior. These students should consult with their advisor and the appropriate four-year college catalog.

Students interested in international politics should also study a foreign language.
   
 
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Students should refer to the Graduation Requirements in the course catalog. Six hours of Social Science will be fulfilled by taking Core Course in Political Science.
  Total 36-42
  Six hours of Social Science will be fulfilled by taking Core Courses in Political Science.  
     
CORE COURSES
POLS 1000 American and Wyoming Government 3
  Capstone course (in consultation with advisor) 3
  Total 6
 
CORE ELECTIVES
Students must complete nine (9) credits from the following list of approved courses.
POLS 2000 Current Issues in American Government 3
POLS 2010 Comparative Government 3
POLS 2210/
CRMJ 2210		 Introduction to Criminal Law 3
POLS 2310 Introduction to International Relations 3
POLS 2410 Introduction to Public Administration 3
POLS 2460 Introduction to Political Theory 3
  Total 9
     
  General electives selected in consultation with advisor 10-22
     
  Minimum credits for degree 64
   
 
   
 
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
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  POLS-1000 American and Wyoming Government (3) An introductory course for political science programs. It meets statutory requirements for instruction in principles and provisions of the con-stitutions of the U.S. and Wyoming. (3 hrs lec)
   
  POLS-2000 Current Issues in American Government (3) Reviews current policies and policy makers in American government. Makes a special effort to relate current political issues and government’s at-tempt to deal with them. Prerequisite: POLS 1000 or HIST 1210. (3 hrs lec)
   
  POLS-2010 Comparative Government (3) Surveys representative governing systems with selected foreign governments providing basis for course.
(3 hrs lec)
   
  POLS-2120 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 )An exploration of the police, courts, and cor-rectional agencies that oversee American justice. Examines process and philosophies that underlie the establishment of the modern criminal justice system. This course is the same as CRMJ 2120.
(3 hrs lec)
   
  POLS-2210 Criminal Law (3) A survey of the basic fundamental principles of American substantive criminal law. Topics include the nature and origin of criminal law, Constitutional limitations, criminal liability, criminal defenses and excuses, and exploration into the elements of criminal offenses. This course is the same as CRMJ 2210. (3 hrs lec)
   
  POLS-2310 Introduction to International Relations (3) Surveys contemporary relations between the na-tions of the world. Introduces basic principles and conventional tools for conducting relations between nations.
(3 hrs lec)
   
  POLS-2410 Introduction to Public Administration (3) Basic concepts and theories of administration emphasizing the actual working of the executive branch of governments. Provides an initial understanding of power relations within the bureaucracy and career opportunities in government administration. Prerequisite: POLS 1000 or HIST 1210. (3 hrs lec)
   
  POLS-2460 Introduction to Political Theory (3) A survey of the history of western political thought including the study of concepts and approaches to political theory. (3 hours lec)