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, state and local politics; comparative government; and international relations.
- Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
- A concentration in Political Science can lead to a variety of bachelor's and higher degrees.
For Program Information contact:
To learn more about this program and view contact information, visit Political Science or see a Student Success Advisor.
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your Student Success Advisor 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 |
| HIS 112 | United States History Since 1877 | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| ECO 110 | Elements of Economics | 3 |
| Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Life Science Selection* | 4 |
| POS 101 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Physical Science Selection | 3-4 |
| MAT 104 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
| OR | |
| MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39-41 |
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 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 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
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: | 12 |