Are you interested in how the American political system works, why it’s important, and how it has a global effect? If so, political science is an academic discipline to consider as it serves as a foundation for work in arenas such as government, public policy, politics, law, and education. Most career paths in political science require a bachelor’s degree — and often graduate work.
EAC is a smart place to start your academic path. Our Associate of Arts in Political Science meets the requirements for the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree in political science at Arizona’s public, and many other, universities. You can transfer with junior status after building a strong academic foundation in small classes offered at an extremely affordable tuition cost. You are encouraged to work closely with an academic adviser and consult the official transfer guide to ensure you are on the correct course to maximize course transferability.
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Political Science Associate of Arts (AA)
Preparation for transfer to a bachelor’s program.
4 full-time semesters
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Explores the history of the U.S. Constitution and interpretations of that
document (past and present). Analyzes constitutional civil liberties and civil rights
for minorities, the uniqueness of American Federalism, the American political process
(media, public opinion, political parties, and elections), and the principles and
structure of American national government and how that government makes policy.
Examines international relations and foreign policy. This course of study
includes units on theories in world politics, history of foreign relations, international
systems, actors within international systems, warfare versus international cooperation,
and economic relations. This course is designed for full-time students who are Political
Science majors, or are filling General Education requirements.
Featured Courses at EAC
United States National Politics
World Politics
