Government/Political Science
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate comprehension of the origins and evolution of the U.S. Political system with a focus on the growth or political institutions.
- Demonstrate ability to analyze the influence of interest groups, political parties, and the media on U.S. policy-making.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the legislative brand, the courts, and the executive branch.
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative Reasoning
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
Career Information
An Associate of Arts in Government/Political Science degree opens opportunities in Public policy analyst, Urban Planner, City Manager, Research Analyst, Law Enforcement, Foreign Service/ Diplomatic Corps, Community Affairs, Campaign Worker, Political consultant, Non-Profit, Education.
| Course | Title | SCH |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | |
| SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication |
|
| HIST 1301 | United States History I | |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | |
| EDUC 1100 | Learning Frameworks | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II | |
| GOVT 2304 | Intro to Political Science | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | |
| BCIS 1305 | Business Computer Applications | |
| Third Semester | ||
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | |
| ENGL 2326 | American Literature | |
| PSYC 2317 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | |
| ELECTIVE | Life and Physical Science Lecture/Lab | |
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | |
| ECON 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | |
| ELECTIVE | Language, Philosophy, & Culture | |
| ELECTIVE | Creative Arts | |
| Total | 60 | |
A student completing the LSCPA curriculum is considered Core Complete.
No more than 60 60-66 semester credit hours (SCH) from LSCPA will be applied to a Bachelor degree at Lamar University.
An additional 60 SCH or more must be completed to satisfy the bachelor degree requirements.
LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).
Overview
Associate of Arts
Contact
Steven J. Zani
Chair of General Education and Developmental Studies
Education Annex Building, Office 133
Two-Year Program
Academic Transfer Degree
Leads to a BA degree in Government/Political Science at Lamar University