1 PROPOSED PATHWAY CSCU Pathway Transfer A.A. Degree: Political Science Studies FRAMEWORK0 Section A: Common Designated Competencies Written Communication I ENG 101 Composition credits Written Communication II General Education Elective credits Scientific Reasoning General Education Elective -4 credits Scientific Knowledge & Understanding General Education Elective -4 credits Quantitative Reasoning General Education Elective credits Historical Knowledge & Understanding General Education Elective credits Social Phenomena General Education Elective credits Aesthetic Dimensions General Education Elective credits Section B: Campus Designated Competencies Competency 1 General Education Elective credits Competency 2 General Education Elective credits Framework0 Total 0-1 credits PATHWAY0 Additional General Education Courses General Education Elective 1 General Education Elective 2 credits credits Major Program Requirements POL 111 American Government credits 6 additional credits in Political Science 6 credits Unrestricted Electives 15 credits Students should consider beginning or completing work on foreign language requirements not already met in high school and beginning work on minor requirements of some CSUs. They may also complete other General Education requirements for CCSU, WCSU, SCSU, and CO but NOT ECSU. Pathway0 Total 0 credits Political Science Pathway Total 60-61 credits
2 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 1 Central Connecticut State University Complete four-year degree with articulation of community college degree to four-year degree Political Science B.A. There are no additional requirements for admission to this program. Community Colleges*: Framework0** General Education Requirements CCSU Competency: Section A Written I English 101 English 110 Written II Gen Ed Skill Area I Communication Scientific Reasoning Gen Ed -4 Study Area IV Natural Sciences -4 Scientific Knowledge Gen Ed -4 Study Area IV Natural Sciences -4 Quantitative Gen Ed Skill Area II Mathematics Historical Knowledge Gen Ed* Study Area II History Social Phenomena Gen Ed Study Area II Social Science Gen Ed Study Area I Arts and Humanities Aesthetic Dimensions Section B Competency: Gen Ed Skill Area IV University Requirement Competency: Gen Ed Study Area III Behavioral Sciences Framework0 (0-1): Pathway0 Additional General Education Courses Additional Gen Ed Study Area I Literature Additional Gen Ed Study Area I Arts and Humanities Study Area II Social Sciences Study Area III Behavioral Sciences Skill Area II Math/Stat/ Comp Sci 0-6 Skill Area III Foreign Language Proficiency (Can be met with completion of the third year or higher of a foreign language in high school or the completion of a second semester at the college level. will adjust accordingly.) 6 General Education : 6-7 51-52 Major Program Courses
POL 111 American Government PS 110 American Government & Politics PS 250 Approaches to Political Science Five Core Areas, credits from each of the following (one or two may be completed at the community college): credits from U.S. and state government and politics: PS 20 American State and Local Government PS 21 Conduct of American Foreign Policy PS 15 Internet & Media Politics PS0 American Parties and Interest Groups PS 40 The American Presidency PS 41 The Legislative Process credits from Political Theory: PS 22 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought PS 4 Modern Political Thought PS 5 American Political Thought PS 4 20 th -Century Political Thought credits from Comparative Government: PS 6 West European Governments PS 80 International Conflict and Security PS 420 Government and Politics of Latin America PS 421 Government and Politics of Africa PS 425 Asian Politics PS 44 Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa credits from International Relations and organization: PS 25/LAS 25 International Relations PS 8 International Organization PS 245 International Terrorism PS 80 International Conflict and Security PS 49 U.S. Middle East Policy credits from Public Policy and Law: PS 241 WGSS 241 Women and American Law PS 260 Public Administration PS 270 Law and Politics
4 PS 1 American Constitutional Law PS 2 Civil Liberties PS 9 International Law PS445 Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation PS 446 The Budgetary Process PS 448 Current U.S. Policy Issues PS 450 Public Sector Ethics Specialization, 6 credits in one of the following specializations, at least credits at the 00-400 level (one may be completed at the community college): 0-6 credits from U.S. and State Government, administration, and policy: PS 20 American State and Local Government PS 21 Conduct of American Foreign Policy PS 260 Public Administration PS 270 Law and Politics PS 1 American Constitutional Law PS 2 Civil Liberties PS 40 The American Presidency PS 41 The Legislative Process PS 49 U.S. Middle East Policy PS 445 Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation PS 446 The Budgetary Process PS 448 Current U.S. Policy Issues 0-6 credits from Comparative and International Politics: PS 25/LAS 25 International Relations PS 6 West European Governments PS 9 International Law PS 45 International Terrorism PS 80 International Conflict and Security PS 420 Government and Politics of Latin America PS 421 Government and Politics of Africa PS 425 Asian Politics PS 44 Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa 6 (0-6) (0-6)
5 2 courses in Political Science 6 0-6 credits from Leadership, (0-6) Organizations, Political Behavior and Methods: PS 280 Religion & Politics PS 15 Internet & Media Politics PS 0 American Parties and Interest Groups PS 8 International Organization PS 4 Political Leadership PS 415 Government & Business in the Information Age PS 450 Public Sector Ethics 0-6 credits from Political Theory: (0-6) PS 22 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought PS 4 Modern Political Thought PS 5 American Political Thought PS 4 20 th -Century Political Thought Electives (12 credits in Political Science) 12 At least 18 of the 9 credits for the Major must be taken at the 00-400 level. from internships may be used to meet up to 6 credits of the appropriate specialization requirement. credits from History, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, or Statistics may count towards the Major if approved in advance by the chair of the Political Science. Program Course : 9 9 Minor Course : 18-24 Open Electives Students who have fulfilled foreign language requirements in high school or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language and/or minor requirements will end up with more open elective credits at the CCSU. Open Elective credits: 15 6-12 Total at the Community College Total for the 4-Year Degree 120-121
6 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 1 Eastern Connecticut State University Complete four-year degree with articulation of community college degree to four-year degree Political Science B.A. All Political Science majors must maintain an overall 2.0 average in major courses and receive no more than two grades below 2.0. Community Colleges*: Framework0** General Education Requirements ECSU Competency: Section A Written I English 101 T1 College Writing, Literature and Thought Written II Gen Ed T1 College Writing, Literature and Thought Scientific Reasoning Gen Ed -4 T1 Natural Sciences -4 Scientific Knowledge Gen Ed -4 T2 Natural Sciences -4 Quantitative Gen Ed T1 Math Historical Knowledge Gen Ed T1 Historical Perspectives Social Phenomena Gen Ed Social Sciences Gen Ed Arts in Context Aesthetic Dimensions Section B Competency: Gen Ed FYI 100 Competency: Gen Ed Health and Wellness Framework0 (0-1): Pathway0 Additional General Education Courses Additional Gen Ed Cultural Perspectives Additional Gen Ed Individuals and Societies Creative Expressions Applied Information Technologies Tier Capstone (Must be taken at ECSU) Foreign Language Proficiency (Can be 6 met by completing at least two years of a single foreign language in high school or two semesters of a single foreign language at the college level. will adjust accordingly.) General Education : 6-7 51-52
7 Major Program Courses POL 111 American Government PSC 110 Introduction to American Government and Politics PSC 140 Introduction to International Relations PSC 201 Qualitative Research Methods PSC 202 Quantitative Research Methods PSC 208 Comparative Politics Choose courses from U.S. Government 9 and Politics: PSC 200 State and Local Politics and Government PSC 205 Public Administration PSC 215 Political Parties and Elections PSC 216 Interest Group Politics PSC 227 (WST 227) Women in Politics PSC 25 Politics and the Mass Media PSC 26 (WST 26) Politics of Race, Class and Gender PSC 0 The Presidency PSC 5 Legislative Politics PSC 9 Constitutional Law I: Powers and Processes PSC 40 Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties PSC 41 Judicial Process PSC 50 Public Policy and Decision Making PSC 51 Environmental Politics and Policy PSC 5 Natural Resources Politics PSC 480 Independent Study (When Topically Appropriate) PSC 490 Municipal Government Internship PSC 491 State Government Internship PSC 492 Law Internship PSC 49 National Government Internship PSC 495 State/Local/Law Internships Choose courses from Comparative Politics and International Relations: PSC 20 Middle Eastern Politics PSC 240 Latin American Politics PSC 250 Asian Politics PSC 270 Former Soviet Union 9
8 PSC 275 Media, Internet and Politics PSC 05 (CAS 05) Comparative Public Administration PSC 10 European Politics PSC 11 International Development and Sustainability PSC20 American Foreign Policy PSC 2 Democratization PSC 52 Global Environmental Politics PSC 55 Nuclear Threat and Peaceful Change PSC 480 Independent Study (When Topically Appropriate) PSC 494 International Internship Choose 1 course from Methods and Political Theory: PSC 212 Political Science Statistics PSC 220 Democratic Theory PSC 225 Organizational Theory PSC 14 (PHI 14) Modern Social and Political Thought PSC 15 American Political Thought PSC 16 (PHI 16) Ancient Political Thought PSC 70 (PHI 70) Human Rights: Natural and Civil PSC 400 Political Inquiry (LAC Tier Course) PSC 480 Independent Study (When Topically Appropriate) PSC 460 Seminar in Political Science, Internship or Study Abroad. All students must complete and internship or study abroad. The experience will be fit into the appropriate category and satisfy the requirement for one course in the category. 2 courses in Political Science 6 Program Course : 9 9 Open Electives Students who have fulfilled foreign language requirements in high school or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language requirements will end up with more open elective credits at the ECSU. Open Elective credits: 15 29-0
9 Total at the Community College 60-61 Total for the 4-Year Degree 120-121 *Your work group may find itself listing several courses at places in this column due to differences in designations at the community colleges. In those cases, please list all courses and, next to each, the CC that offers it. **There is no need to list community college courses in the Framework0 unless a specific course is designated in the pathway. Do list the competencies/courses that will be met at the four-year institution.
10 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 1 Southern Connecticut State University Complete four-year degree with articulation of community college degree to four-year degree Political Science B.A. There are no additional requirements for admission to this program. Community Colleges*: Framework0** General Education Requirements SCSU Competency: Section A Written I English 101 FYE Written II Gen Ed Written Communication Scientific Reasoning Gen Ed -4 Natural World 1 Physical Realm -4 Scientific Knowledge Gen Ed -4 Natural World II Life and Environment -4 Quantitative Gen Ed Quantitative Reasoning Historical Knowledge Gen Ed Time and Place Social Phenomena Gen Ed Social structure, Conflict, Consensus Gen Ed Cultural Expressions Aesthetic Dimensions Section B Competency: Gen Ed Critical Thinking Competency: Gen Ed Tech Fluency Framework0 (0-1): Pathway0 Additional General Education Courses Additional Gen Ed American Experience Additional Gen Ed Creative Drive Global Awareness Mind and Body Multilingual Communication level 9 (Can be met by completing the third level of a foreign language or demonstrating knowledge via a STAMP test (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency) or an equivalent. will adjust accordingly.) Must be taken at SCSU: PSC 475 Capstone Seminar in Political Science 0
11 General Education : 6-7 51-52 Major Program Courses PSC 200 Political Change and Conflict PSC 240 U.S. Political Thought POL 111 American Government PSC 260 U.S. Government PSC 270 International Relations PSC 65 Research Methods in Political Science PSC 475 Capstone Seminar in Political Science Eighteen (18) credits in PSC courses at 18 the 00 level or higher with at least one course in each of the following four (4) fields: U.S. Government: PSC 12 Media, Polls, and American Politics PSC 14 Urban Politics PSC 15 Issues in U.S. Government PSC 16 U.S. Security Policy PSC 19 Congress and Presidency PSC 20 Gender and Politics PSC 21 The U.S. Legal System PSC 22 U.S. Political Parties & Elections PSC 25 U.S. Politics and Economic Policy PSC 26 Race and Ethnicity in American Politics PSC 28 State and Local Government PSC 29 Political Participation PSC 50 Public Administration PSC 51 Analysis of Public Policy PSC 5 Congress and Public Policy PSC 56 Politics and Administration in Connecticut PSC 57 Administrative Law PSC 60 Presidential Politics PSC 417 Constitutional Law Comparative Politics: PSC 00 Governments of Russia I PSC 01 Governments of Russia II PSC 04 Politics of Japan and Asian- Pacific Rimlands PSC 05 Political Economy of Development
12 PSC 06 Politics in Asian Communist and Post-Communist States PSC 07 Middle East Politics PSC 08 Latin America Politics PSC 09 Politics in India and Pakistan PSC 10 Comparative Public Policy PSC 11 European Politics PSC 18 African Politics and Culture in the 21 st Century PSC 20 Gender and Politics PSC Latin American Security PSC 4 World Public Opinion PSC 409 Ethnic Groups and Ethnic Conflict: An International Perspective International Relations: PSC 16 U.S. Security Policy PSC 17 U.S.-Latin American Relations PSC 1 International Organizations PSC Latin American Security PSC 4 World Public Opinion PSC 5 Global Politics PSC 6 The U.S. in World Affairs PSC 7 International Law PSC 8 Contemporary World Politics PSC 9 Foreign Policy Analysis PSC 409 Ethnic Groups and Ethnic Conflict: An International Perspective PSC 45 On War 2 courses in Political Science 6 Program Course : 9 6 Open Electives Open Elective credits: 15 Students who have fulfilled foreign language requirements through assessment (STAMP or equivalent), who place beyond first semester, or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language requirements will end up with more open elective credits at SCSU. Total at the Community College 60-61 Total for the 4-Year Degree 120-121 *Your work group may find itself listing several courses at places in this column due to differences in designations at the community colleges. In those cases, please list all courses and, next to each, the CC that offers it.
1 **There is no need to list community college courses in the Framework0 unless a specific course is designated in the pathway. Do list the competencies/courses that will be met at the four-year institution.
14 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 1 Southern Connecticut State University Complete four-year degree with articulation of community college degree to four-year degree Political Science B.S. Formal application in to the Bachelor of Science program is made following the successful completion of six credits in political science. The applicant is expected to demonstrate professional promise and the capacity for the successful completion of the internship. Community Colleges*: Framework0** General Education Requirements SCSU Competency: Section A Written I English 101 FYE Written II Gen Ed Written Communication Scientific Reasoning Gen Ed -4 Natural World 1 Physical Realm -4 Scientific Knowledge Gen Ed -4 Natural World II Life and Environment -4 Quantitative Gen Ed Quantitative Reasoning Historical Gen Ed Time and Place Knowledge Social Phenomena Gen Ed Social structure, Conflict, Consensus Gen Ed Cultural Expressions Aesthetic Dimensions Section B Competency: Gen Ed Critical Thinking Competency: Gen Ed Tech Fluency Framework0 (0-1): Pathway0 Additional General Education Courses Additional Gen Ed American Experience Additional Gen Ed Creative Drive Global Awareness Mind and Body Multilingual Communication level 9 (Can be met by completing the third level of a foreign language or demonstrating knowledge via a STAMP test (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency) or an equivalent. will adjust accordingly.) Must be taken at SCSU:
15 PSC 475 Capstone Seminar in Political Science General Education : 6-7 51-52 Major Program Courses PSC 200 Political Change and Conflict PSC 240 U.S. Political Thought POL 111 American Government PSC 260 U.S. Government PSC 270 International Relations PSC 65 Research Methods in Political Science PSC 67 Quantitative Analysis in Political Science PSC 497 Political Science Internship 6 PSC 475 Capstone Seminar in Political Science Nine credits in PSC courses at the 00 9 level or higher 2 courses in Political Science 6 Program Course : 9 6 Open Electives Open Elective credits: 15 Students who have fulfilled foreign language requirements through assessment (STAMP or equivalent), who place beyond first semester, or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language requirements will end up with more open elective credits at SCSU. Total at the Community College 60-61 Total for the 4-Year Degree 120-121 0 *Your work group may find itself listing several courses at places in this column due to differences in designations at the community colleges. In those cases, please list all courses and, next to each, the CC that offers it. **There is no need to list community college courses in the Framework0 unless a specific course is designated in the pathway. Do list the competencies/courses that will be met at the four-year institution.
16 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 1 Western Connecticut State University Complete four-year degree with articulation of community college degree to four-year degree Political Science B.A. A minimum C grade is required in PS 100, PS 102, PS 104, PS/ECO 110, SS 201, SS 00, SS 400 Community Colleges*: Framework0** General Education Requirements WCSU Competency: Section A Written I English 101 Written Communication I Written II Gen Ed Written Communication II Scientific Reasoning Gen Ed -4 Scientific Inquiry I -4 Scientific Knowledge Gen Ed -4 Scientific Inquiry II -4 Quantitative Gen Ed Quantitative Reasoning Historical Knowledge Gen Ed Critical Thinking Social Phenomena Gen Ed Information Literacy Gen Ed Creative Process Aesthetic Dimensions Section B Competency: Gen Ed Oral Communication Competency: Gen Ed General Education Elective Framework0 (0-1): Pathway0 Additional General Education Courses Additional Gen Ed General Education Elective Additional Gen Ed General Education Elective Intercultural Competence Health and Wellness Students must complete a foreign 6 language requirement. This may be done by completing a language at the elementary II level or above. Students who have completed three years of language in high school with at least a C average have satisfied this requirement. Must be taken at WCSU: First Year Navigation 1- Written Communication III embedded 0 in a major course
17 Culminating Gen Ed Experience may be satisfied by a major capstone General Education : 6-7 49-51 Major Program Courses PS 100 Introduction to Political Science POL 111 American Government PS 102 American Government PS 104 World Government, Economies and Cultures OR PS/ECO 110 Introduction to Political Economy 2 courses in Political Science 6 SS 201 Researching Social Issues SS 00 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences SS 400 Senior Research Thesis (Student must sign up for SS 400 with department chair prior to registration.) Five approved courses in Political 15 Science (200-400 levels) Two approved courses from ANT, ECO, 6 GEO, HIS, SOC Program Course : 9 9 Open Electives Open Elective credits: 15 0- Students who have fulfilled foreign language requirements in high school or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language requirements will end up with more open elective credits at WCSU. Total at the Community College 60-61 Total for the 4-Year Degree 120-121 0 *Your work group may find itself listing several courses at places in this column due to differences in designations at the community colleges. In those cases, please list all courses and, next to each, the CC that offers it. **There is no need to list community college courses in the Framework0 unless a specific course is designated in the pathway. Do list the competencies/courses that will be met at the four-year institution.
18 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 1 Charter Oak State College Complete four-year degree with articulation of community college degree to four-year degree General Studies: Political Science Concentration B.A. There are no additional requirements for admission to this program. Community Colleges*: Framework0** General Education Requirements COSC Competency: Section A Written I ENG*101 Composition 101 Written II Gen Ed Composition 102 Scientific Reasoning Gen Ed - 4 Natural Sciences 6-7 Scientific Knowledge Gen Ed - 4 Quantitative Gen Ed Quantitative Reasoning Historical Knowledge Gen Ed U.S History/Gov or Non-U.S Hist Social Phenomena Gen Ed Social/Behavioral Science Gen Ed Literature and Fine Arts Aesthetic Dimensions Section B Competency: Gen Ed Oral Communication Competency: Gen Ed Ethical Decision Making Framework0 (0-1): Pathway0 Additional General Education Courses Additional Gen Ed U.S. History/Gov or Non-U.S Hist (Must meet both requirements) Additional Gen Ed Global Understanding General Education elective General Education : 6-7 9-40 Major Program Courses Comparative Political Systems International Relations Political Theory Methodology
19 POL 111 American Government (An United States Government additional course above the freshman level is required in this area and will be counted as one of the major electives.) Two other political science courses 9 Electives includes courses and/or tests in any of the above mentioned areas or in related subject areas; at least credits must be beyond the 18 freshman level POL 99 Capstone Program Course : 9 6 Open Electives Open Elective credits: 15 45 Total at the Community College 60-61 Total for the 4-Year Degree 120-121 *Your work group may find itself listing several courses at places in this column due to differences in designations at the community colleges. In those cases, please list all courses and, next to each, the CC that offers it. **There is no need to list community college courses in the Framework0 unless a specific course is designated in the pathway. Do list the competencies/courses that will be met at the four-year institution.
20 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 2 remaining in the four-year degree Political Science B.A. There are no additional requirements for admission to this program. Central Connecticut State University Remaining General Education Courses Course Study Area I Literature 0- Study Area I Arts and Humanities 0- Study Area II Social Sciences 0- Study Area III Behavioral Sciences 0- Skill Area II Math/Stat/ Comp Sci 0- Skill Area III Foreign Language Proficiency (Can be met with completion of the third year or 6 higher of a foreign language in high school or the completion of a second semester at the college level. will adjust accordingly.) General Education 15 Remaining Major Program Requirements Course PS 250 Approaches to Political Science Five Core Areas, credits from each of the following (one or two may be completed at the community college): credits from U.S. and state government and politics: PS 20 American State and Local Government PS 21 Conduct of American Foreign Policy PS 15 Internet & Media Politics PS0 American Parties and Interest Groups PS 40 The American Presidency PS 41 The Legislative Process credits from Political Theory: PS 22 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought PS 4 Modern Political Thought PS 5 American Political Thought PS 4 20 th -Century Political Thought credits from Comparative Government: PS 6 West European Governments PS 80 International Conflict and Security PS 420 Government and Politics of Latin America PS 421 Government and Politics of Africa PS 425 Asian Politics PS 44 Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa credits from International Relations and organization: PS 25/LAS 25 International Relations PS 8 International Organization
21 PS 245 International Terrorism PS 80 International Conflict and Security PS 49 U.S. Middle East Policy credits from Public Policy and Law: PS 241 WGSS 241 Women and American Law PS 260 Public Administration PS 270 Law and Politics PS 1 American Constitutional Law PS 2 Civil Liberties PS 9 International Law PS445 Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation PS 446 The Budgetary Process PS 448 Current U.S. Policy Issues PS 450 Public Sector Ethics Specialization, 6 credits in one of the following specializations, at least credits at the 00-400 level (one may be completed at the community college): 0-6 credits from U.S. and State Government, administration, and policy: PS 20 American State and Local Government PS 21 Conduct of American Foreign Policy PS 260 Public Administration PS 270 Law and Politics PS 1 American Constitutional Law PS 2 Civil Liberties PS 40 The American Presidency PS 41 The Legislative Process PS 49 U.S. Middle East Policy PS 445 Public Policy Analysis and Evaluation PS 446 The Budgetary Process PS 448 Current U.S. Policy Issues 0-6 credits from Comparative and International Politics: PS 25/LAS 25 International Relations PS 6 West European Governments PS 9 International Law PS 45 International Terrorism PS 80 International Conflict and Security PS 420 Government and Politics of Latin America PS 421 Government and Politics of Africa PS 425 Asian Politics PS 44 Government and Politics of the Middle East and North Africa 0-6 credits from Leadership, Organizations, Political Behavior and Methods: PS 280 Religion & Politics PS 15 Internet & Media Politics PS 0 American Parties and Interest Groups PS 8 International Organization PS 4 Political Leadership PS 415 Government & Business in the Information Age PS 450 Public Sector Ethics 6 (0-6) (0-6) (0-6)
22 0-6 credits from Political Theory: PS 22 Ancient and Medieval Political Thought PS 4 Modern Political Thought PS 5 American Political Thought PS 4 20 th -Century Political Thought Electives (12 credits in Political Science) 12 At least 18 of the 9 credits for the Major must be taken at the 00-400 level. from internships may be used to meet up to 6 credits of the appropriate specialization requirement. credits from History, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Geography, Mathematics, or Statistics may count towards the Major if approved in advance by the chair of the Political Science. Six (6) credits of the additional requirements will have been met by the community college pathway Program Course 0 Minor Students should consider beginning work on a minor at the community college. 18-24 Remaining Open Electives Courses Open Elective credits 0 Students who have fulfilled the foreign language requirement in high school or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language and/or minor requirements will end up with more open elective credits at the CCSU. Total Remaining for the 4-Year Degree 60 (0-6) -6
2 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 2 remaining in the four-year degree Political Science B.A. All Political Science majors must maintain an overall 2.0 average in major courses and receive no more than two grades below 2.0. Eastern Connecticut State University Remaining General Education Courses Course Cultural Perspectives 0- Individuals and Societies 0- Creative Expressions 0- Applied Information Technologies 0- Foreign Language Proficiency (Can be met with three years of the same foreign language in 6 high school or the completion of a second semester at the college level. will adjust accordingly.) General Education 12 Remaining Major Program Requirements Course PSC 140 Introduction to International Relations PSC 201 Qualitative Research Methods PSC 202 Quantitative Research Methods PSC 208 Comparative Politics Choose courses from U.S. Government and Politics: 9 PSC 200 State and Local Politics and Government PSC 205 Public Administration PSC 215 Political Parties and Elections PSC 216 Interest Group Politics PSC 227 (WST 227) Women in Politics PSC 25 Politics and the Mass Media PSC 26 (WST 26) Politics of Race, Class and Gender PSC 0 The Presidency PSC 5 Legislative Politics PSC 9 Constitutional Law I: Powers and Processes PSC 40 Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties PSC 41 Judicial Process PSC 50 Public Policy and Decision Making PSC 51 Environmental Politics and Policy PSC 5 Natural Resources Politics PSC 480 Independent Study (When Topically Appropriate) PSC 490 Municipal Government Internship PSC 491 State Government Internship PSC 492 Law Internship PSC 49 National Government Internship
24 PSC 495 State/Local/Law Internships Choose courses from Comparative Politics and International Relations: 9 PSC 20 Middle Eastern Politics PSC 240 Latin American Politics PSC 250 Asian Politics PSC 270 Former Soviet Union PSC 275 Media, Internet and Politics PSC 05 (CAS 05) Comparative Public Administration PSC 10 European Politics PSC 11 International Development and Sustainability PSC20 American Foreign Policy PSC 2 Democratization PSC 52 Global Environmental Politics PSC 55 Nuclear Threat and Peaceful Change PSC 480 Independent Study (When Topically Appropriate) PSC 494 International Internship Choose 1 course from Methods and Political Theory: PSC 212 Political Science Statistics PSC 220 Democratic Theory PSC 225 Organizational Theory PSC 14 (PHI 14) Modern Social and Political Thought PSC 15 American Political Thought PSC 16 (PHI 16) Ancient Political Thought PSC 70 (PHI 70) Human Rights: Natural and Civil PSC 400 Political Inquiry (LAC Tier Course) PSC 480 Independent Study (When Topically Appropriate) PSC 460 Seminar in Political Science, Internship or Study Abroad. All students must complete and internship or study abroad. The experience will be fit into the appropriate category and satisfy the requirement for one course in the category. Six (6) credits of the additional requirements will have been met by the community college -6 pathway Program Course 27 Remaining Open Electives Courses Open Elective credits 21 Students who have fulfilled foreign language requirements in high school or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language requirements will end up with more open elective credits at ECSU. Total Remaining for the 4-Year Degree 60
25 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 2 remaining in the four-year degree Political Science B.A. Southern Connecticut State University Remaining General Education Courses Course Multilingual Communication Level (Can be met by completing the third level of a foreign 9 language or demonstrating knowledge via a STAMP test (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency) or an equivalent. will adjust accordingly.) American Experience 0- Creative Drive 0- Global Awareness 0- Mind and Body 0- PSC 475 Capstone Seminar in Political Science 0 General Education 15 Remaining Major Program Requirements Course PSC 200 Political Change and Conflict PSC 240 U.S. Political Thought PSC 270 International Relations PSC 65 Research Methods in Political Science PSC 475 Capstone Seminar in Political Science Eighteen (18) credits in PSC courses at the 00 level or higher with at least one course in 18 each of the following four (4) fields: U.S. Government: PSC 12 Media, Polls, and American Politics PSC 14 Urban Politics PSC 15 Issues in U.S. Government PSC 16 U.S. Security Policy PSC 19 Congress and Presidency PSC 20 Gender and Politics PSC 21 The U.S. Legal System PSC 22 U.S. Political Parties & Elections PSC 25 U.S. Politics and Economic Policy PSC 26 Race and Ethnicity in American Politics PSC 28 State and Local Government PSC 29 Political Participation PSC 50 Public Administration PSC 51 Analysis of Public Policy PSC 5 Congress and Public Policy PSC 56 Politics and Administration in Connecticut PSC 57 Administrative Law PSC 60 Presidential Politics
26 PSC 417 Constitutional Law Comparative Politics: PSC 00 Governments of Russia I PSC 01 Governments of Russia II PSC 04 Politics of Japan and Asian-Pacific Rimlands PSC 05 Political Economy of Development PSC 06 Politics in Asian Communist and Post-Communist States PSC 07 Middle East Politics PSC 08 Latin America Politics PSC 09 Politics in India and Pakistan PSC 10 Comparative Public Policy PSC 11 European Politics PSC 18 African Politics and Culture in the 21 st Century PSC 20 Gender and Politics PSC Latin American Security PSC 4 World Public Opinion PSC 409 Ethnic Groups and Ethnic Conflict: An International Perspective International Relations: PSC 16 U.S. Security Policy PSC 17 U.S.-Latin American Relations PSC 1 International Organizations PSC Latin American Security PSC 4 World Public Opinion PSC 5 Global Politics PSC 6 The U.S. in World Affairs PSC 7 International Law PSC 8 Contemporary World Politics PSC 9 Foreign Policy Analysis PSC 409 Ethnic Groups and Ethnic Conflict: An International Perspective PSC 45 On War Six (6) credits of the additional requirements will have been met by the community college -6 pathway Program Course 27 Remaining Open Electives Courses Open Elective credits 18 Students who have fulfilled foreign language requirements through assessment (STAMP or equivalent), who place beyond first semester, or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language requirements will end up with more open elective credits at SCSU. Total Remaining for the 4-Year Degree 60
27 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 2 remaining in the four-year degree Political Science B.S. Formal application into the bachelor of science program is made following the successful completion of six credits in political science. The applicant is expected to demonstrate professional promise and the capacity for the successful completion of the internship. Southern Connecticut State University Remaining General Education Courses Course Multilingual Communication Level (Can be met by completing the third level of a foreign 9 language or demonstrating knowledge via a STAMP test (Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency) or an equivalent. will adjust accordingly.) American Experience 0- Creative Drive 0- Global Awareness 0- Mind and Body 0- PSC 475 Capstone Seminar in Political Science 0 General Education 15 Remaining Major Program Requirements Course PSC 200 Political Change and Conflict PSC 240 U.S. Political Thought PSC 270 International Relations PSC 65 Research Methods in Political Science PSC 67 Quantitative Analysis in Political Science PSC 475 Capstone Seminar in Political Science PSC 497 Political Science Internship 6 Nine credits in PSC courses at the 00 level or higher 9 Six (6) credits of the additional requirements will have been met by the community college -6 pathway Program Course 27 Remaining Open Electives Courses Open Elective credits 18 Students who have fulfilled foreign language requirements through assessment (STAMP or equivalent), who place beyond first semester, or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language requirements will end up with more open elective credits at SCSU. Total Remaining for the 4-Year Degree 60
28 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 2 remaining in the four-year degree Political Science B.A. A minimum C grade is required in PS 100, PS 102, PS 104, PS/ECO 110, SS 201, SS 00, SS 400 Western Connecticut State University Remaining General Education Courses Course Health and Wellness 0- Intercultural Competency 0- General Ed Elective 0- General Ed Elective 0- Students must complete a foreign language requirement. This may be done by completing a 6 language at the elementary II level or above. Students who have completed three years of language in high school with at least a C average have satisfied this requirement. The following must be taken at WCSU: First Year Navigation Written Comm III embedded in a major course 0 Culminating Gen Ed Experience may be satisfied by a major capstone 0 General Education 15 Remaining Major Program Requirements Course PS 100 Introduction to Political Science PS 104 World Government, Economies and Cultures OR PS/ECO 110 Introduction to Political Economy SS 201 Researching Social Issues SS 00 Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences SS 400 Senior Research Thesis (Student must sign up for SS 400 with department chair prior to registration.) Five approved courses in Political Science (200-400 levels) 15 Two approved courses from ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, SOC 6 Six (6) credits of the additional requirements will have been met by the community college -6 pathway Program Course 0 Remaining Open Electives Courses Open Elective credits 15 Students who have fulfilled foreign language requirements in high school or who use open elective credits at the community college to fulfill foreign language requirements will end up with more open elective credits at WCSU. Total Remaining for the 4-Year Degree 60
29 Transfer Pathway and Degree Program Template 2 remaining in the four-year degree General Studies: Political Science Concentration B.A. There are no additional requirements for admission to this program. Charter Oak State College Remaining General Education Courses Course Complete remaining credits, up to : U.S. History/Gov or Non-U.S Hist (Must meet both requirements) 0- Global Understanding 0- General Education elective 0- General Education Remaining Major Program Requirements Course Comparative Political Systems International Relations Political Theory Methodology Electives includes courses and/or tests in any of the above mentioned areas or in related 18 subject areas; at least credits must be beyond the freshman level POL 99 Capstone Six (6) credits of the additional requirements will have been met by the community college -6 pathway Program Course 27 Remaining Open Electives Courses Open Elective credits 0 Total Remaining for the 4-Year Degree 60