Program Information:
This program provides students with a broad range of analytic skills and a sound basis for transfer and the completion of higher degrees in political science and related fields. The political science core classes provide students with a comprehensive grounding in the major sub-fields of political science upon which to base their future studies. LLCC Political Science graduates have gone on to successful and influential careers in federal, state and local governments, national and international organizations, law, journalism, business and education.
- 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 in a secondary school are required to have a specified ACT score or to take an alternative test (determined by the State of Illinois) prior to transferring to an upper-division institution. Students should contact their transfer institution for more specific information associated with possible tests required for advancement in that program and for more information associated with this.
- 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 and Business at 217-786-2391 or 217-786-2414 or see a Student Success Coach.
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your Student Success Coach for course planning.
Recommended General Education Courses
| HIS 101 | History of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| HIS 102 | History of Western Civilization II | 4 |
| HIS 111 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| ECO 110 | Elements of Economics | 3 |
| MAT 104 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| POS 101 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Life Science Selection* | 3-4 |
| Physical Science Selection | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36-37 |
A minimum of seven (7) credits 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.
Recommended Program Support Course
| SOC 220 | Sociology of Deviance | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Recommended Program Courses
| Track Selection | 3 |
| Track Selection | 3 |
| Track Selection | 3 |
| Track Selection | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Track Selections
Select one of the track options listed below and choose twelve (12) credits from the courses listed for that track.
American Politics Track
| POS 165 | Model Illinois Government | 3 |
| POS 201 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| POS 211 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 |
| HIS 112 | United States History Since 1877 | 3 |
International Politics Track
| POS 164 | The United Nations | 3 |
| POS 202 | International Relations | 3 |
| POS 211 | Introduction to Political Philosophy | 3 |
| POS 220 | Introduction to Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60-61