Academics
Political Science
The Political Science area of study is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students concentrate on building a strong foundation in political science as well as other related social science courses. It is recommended that prospective students take a traditional college-preparatory curriculum in high school, with a strong emphasis on the liberal arts and social sciences.
Degree
Associate in Arts (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| ECON 110 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| POLSC 115 | AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| SOC 110 | AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS * | 3 | |
| LIFE SCIENCE * | 3 to 4 | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCE * | 4 | |
| FINE ARTS * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES ** | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ** | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| POLSC 119 | STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| POLSC 120 | POLITICAL METHODS AND CONCEPTS | 3 |
| POLSC 122 or | INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS or | 3 |
| POLSC 124 | COMPARATIVE POLITICAL SYSTEMS | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ELECTIVES *** | 11 to 14 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts Degree.
** Recommended Humanities: PHIL 110; HIST 111, 112; Foreign Language at 211 level.
*** Recommended electives: PSY 110; ECON 111; GEOG 113, 114; HIST 117, 118, 201, 202.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Arts degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements in addition to requirements for the institution to which transfer is intended.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | ENGL 110; POLSC 115; Life Science; Electives |
| Spring Semester 1 | ENGL 111; POLSC 119; Physical Science; Humanities |
| Fall Semester 2 | COMM 110; ECON 110; POLSC 120; Fine Arts; Mathematics |
| Spring Semester 2 | SOC 110; POLSC 122 or POLSC 124; Humanities/Fine Arts; Elective |
Program Contact Information
Humanities Department
Room 314C
(309)694-5342
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training