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Liberal Arts - Political Science Emphasis
Credits: 64 | Degree Type: A.A. | Campus Offered: EGF, TRF
Program Description

The study of political science acquaints students with government and politics. Students examine political institutions and policy, structures and governmental processes from a worldwide perspective. The study of these issues and ideologies reflects the shaping of twentieth century government and increases one's perspective on international politics.

Careers in political science are many and varied. A major in the political science program prepares students for careers in government and politics, law and business. The transfer program gives students the first two years of a four-year degree, and is transferable to a four-year college or university.

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Accreditation

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

Course Listings

Semester order by campus: East Grand Forks | Thief River Falls

Course # Course Name Credits
  MN Transfer Curriculum Electives 40
  Electives
    (Listed Below)
24
TOTAL CREDITS:    64
Electives must be selected from the following list:
ECON 2201Microeconomics 3
HIST 1101West Civilization I 4
HIST 1102West Civilization II 4
HIST 2201US History I 3
HIST 2202US History II 3
MATH 2203Statistics 4
PLSC 1101Intro Political Science 3
PLSC 1102American Govt/Politics 3
PLSC 1103State/Local Government 3
SOCI 1101Intro to Sociology 3
SOCI 1102Social Problems in US 3
Program Learner Outcomes



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