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Political Science • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Total Credit Hours: 61

Colleague Code: AA.POSC

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

  • Study of governmental institutions and political behavior.
  • Divided into political theory; American government and public law; public administration; comparative government; and international law, organization and relations.
  • Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
  • Students who are planning on teaching political science in a secondary school are required to take and pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Please contact the Education program at 217-786-2378 or 217-786-2391 for further information.
  • A concentration in Political Science can lead to a variety of bachelor's and higher degrees.
  • While not directly vocational, a concentration in political science at LLCC provides well developed analytical skills, a substantial and broad discipline specific foundation and written and spoken communication abilities that are valued by numerous potential career areas. LLCC graduates with a concentration in Political Science have gone on to successful careers in federal, state and local governments; national and international organizations; law; journalism; and education.

For Program Information Contact:

Social Sciences Department at 217-786-2391 or 217-786-2414 or see an academic advisor.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3
ECO 110Elements of Economics

3
HIS 101History of Western Civilization I

4
EGL 101Composition I

3
MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3

Second Semester:

Track Selection

3
HIS 102History of Western Civilization II

4
EGL 102Composition II

3
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3

Third Semester:

Track Selection

3
HIS 111United States History to 1877

3
CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
Life Science Selection

3-4
Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3

Fourth Semester:

Track Selection

3
Track Selection

3
HIS 112United States History Since 1877

3
Physical Science Selection

3-4
Fine Arts Selection

3

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses (12 credits)

Please see your advisor for course planning.

CMN 101Public Speaking Fundamentals

3
EGL 101Composition I

3
EGL 102Composition II

3
POS 101Introduction to American Politics

3

Recommended General Education Courses (37 credits)

ECO 110Elements of Economics

3
HIS 101History of Western Civilization I

4
MAT 104General Education Mathematics

3
PSY 101Introduction to Psychology

3
HIS 102History of Western Civilization II

4
HIS 111United States History to 1877

3
HIS 112United States History Since 1877

3
Humanities or Fine Arts Selection

3
Fine Arts Selection

3
Life Science Selection*

3-4
Physical Science Selection

3-4

Recommended Program Courses (12 credits)

Track Selection

3
Track Selection

3
Track Selection

3
Track Selection

3

Track Selections (choose 12 credits)

American Politics Track

POS 102Practical Politics

3
POS 165Model Illinois Government

3
POS 201State and Local Government

3
POS 211Introduction to Political Philosophy

3
POS 230Introduction to Public Administration

3

International Politics Track

POS 164The United Nations

3
POS 202International Relations

3
POS 211Introduction to Political Philosophy

3
POS 220Introduction to Comparative Political Systems

3

*Credit must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum Courses and must include one laboratory course.