Political Science
Arkansas State University
Degree:  Bachelor of Arts
Major:  Political Science
2006-2007
Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters.  Developmental courses do not count toward total degree hours.  Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions.   In most cases, general education courses may be interchanged between semesters.    A minimum of 45 hours of upper division credit (3000-4000 level) is required for this degree.  Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program.  Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.
Year 1					Year 1
Fall Semester					Spring Semester
Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed		Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed
ENG 1003	Composition I	3	X		ENG 1013	Composition II	3	X
MATH 1023	College Algebra	3	X		HIST 1013	World Civilization to 1660	3	X
POSC 2103	Intro. to U.S. Government	3			POSC 3000	Elective - American Government	3
PHIL 1103	Intro to Philosophy	3	X		PSY 2013	Intro to Psychology	3	X
POSC 1003	Intro to Politics (FYE)	3	X		BIOL 1003	Biological Science	3	X
					BIOL 1001	Biological Science Lab	1	X
Total Hours		15			Total Hours		16
Year 2					Year 2
Fall Semester					Spring Semester
Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed		Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed
Foreign Lang	Foreign Language Elective	3			Foreign Lang	Foreign Language Elective	3
PHSC 1203	Physical Science	3	X		ENG 2003	Literature I	3	X
PHSC 1203	Physical Science Lab	1	X		POSC 1303	Intro to Model United Nations	3
POSC 3000	Elective - Comparative Politics	3			ART 2203	Fine Arts Theatre	3	X
SOC 2213	Principle of Sociology	3	X		POSC 3000	Elective - International Relations	3
MUS 2503	Fine Arts Musical	3	X		PE 1002	Concepts of Fitness	2	X
Total Hours		16			Total Hours		17
Year 3					Year 3
Fall Semester					Spring Semester
Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed		Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed
Foreign Lang	Foreign Language Elective	3			Foreign Lang	Foreign Language Elective	3
POSC 3003	Intro to Political Analysis	3			AGRI 2243	Feeding the Planet	3	X
POSC 3000	Elective - Public Administration	3			POSC 3000	Elective	3
HIST 2763	United State History to 1876	3	X		POSC 3000	Elective - Theory	3
ENG 3013	Practical Writing	3	X		ENG 2013	Literature II	3
Total Hours		15			Total Hours		15
Year 4					Year 4
Fall Semester					Spring Semester
Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed		Course No.	Course Name	Hrs	Gen Ed
POSC 3000	Elective	3			POSC 4000	Elective	3
POSC 3000	Elective	3			POSC 4000	Elective	3
POSC 4000	Elective	3			POSC 3000	Elective	3
Elective	Elective	3			Elective	Elective	3
Elective	Elective	3			Elective