Political Science
Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts in Political Science is designed as a transfer program for students interested in pursuing further education in political science. In addition to fulfilling the departmental requirements in this field of study, students must complete the Associate of Arts degree requirements. Coursework may be modified to reflect student interests and the requirements of a particular transfer institution. Students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions upon completing coursework at Colby Community College should plan to use the elective hours to fulfill additional requirements of the four-year institution.

After Colby Community College
Students transfer to a four-year university in Kansas and some out-of-state colleges.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 62

 


Course Sequence


NO. COURSE CREDITS
FY100 First Year Experience 1
EN176 English Composition I 3
  Mathematics 3
  Humanities Gen. Ed. 3
PO110 Introduction to Political Science 3
  Approved Political Science Elective 3
  TOTAL 16

NO. COURSE CREDITS
EN177 English Composition II 3
  Humanities Gen. Ed Course 3
PO176 American Government 3
  Oral Communication 3
  Mathematics 3
  TOTAL 15

NO. COURSE CREDITS
BI100 General Biology w/Lab 4
  Humanities Gen. Ed. 3
PO210 Comparative Politics 3
  Mathematics 3
  Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed 3
  TOTAL 16

NO. COURSE CREDITS
  Personal & Community Health 3
PO105 State & Local Government 3
  Humanities Gen. Ed Course 3
  Approved Political Science Elective 3
  Approved Political Science Elective 3
  TOTAL 15

 

Course # Course Title Credits
FY100 First Year Experience 1 Credits
BI100 General Biology w/Lab 4 Credits
EN176 English Composition I 3 Credits
EN177 English Composition II 3 Credits
MA178 College Algebra 3 Credits
PE177 Personal & Community Health 3 Credits
PO105 State & Local Government 3 Credits
PO110 Introduction to Political Science 3 Credits
PO176 American Government 3 Credits
PO210 Comparative Politics 3 Credits
SP176 Public Speaking 3 Credits

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English (6 hours)
020 Communications (3 hours)
030 Math & Statistics (3 hours)
040 Natural & Physical Sciences (4-5 hours)
050 Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
060 Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
070 Colby CC Designated (6 hours)