Political Science, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

First Year

Second Year

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class. If transferring to the University of Iowa, also consider MAT - 161 Business Statistics , MAT - 165 Calculus (Business) , MAT - 210 Calculus I , and MAT - 216 Calculus II .

**If transferring to Iowa State University, consider courses from U.S. Diversity/International Perspectives. If transferring to the University of Iowa, consider courses from the General Education lists of International & Global Issues; Literary, Visual, and Performing Arts; and Values, Society, and Diversity. If transferring to University of Northern Iowa, consider HIS - 254 American Indian History  (Non-Western Culture requirement).

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

• AA Degree meets the General Education requirements for the College of Liberal Arts at most transfer institutions.
• Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language requirement.
• Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for assistance.
• Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.
• Required GPAs vary from college to college.

Suggested Electives

• BCA - 101 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems (3 s.h.)
• BCA - 215 Computer Business Applications (3 s.h.)
• BUS - 161 Human Relations (3 s.h.)
• BUS - 185 Business Law I (3 s.h.)
• HIS - 151 U.S. History to 1877 (3 s.h.)
• HIS - 152 U.S. History Since 1877 (3 s.h.)
• HIS - 254 American Indian History (3 s.h.)
• SDV - 113 Strategies for Academic Success (2 s.h.)
• SOC - 120 Marriage and Family (3 s.h.)
• SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
• SPC - 132 Group Communication (3 s.h.)