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Liberal Arts and Science: Law, Government & Politics Option

The program is designed especially for those students who wish to pursue a career in the law, politics, or public service. As part of the program, internships are available to provide on-site training and experience in local government offices. As a transfer curriculum, this option provides the first two years of a traditional four-year baccalaureate program.

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Meta Major:
Degree/Certificate:
Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I 1 3
HIS-101 World Civilization I 3
POL-101 Introduction to Political Science 3
MTH-107 Math for Liberal Arts 2 3
ELECTIVE Language General Education Elective 3 3
15
First Year / Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II 4 3
HIS-102 World Civilization II 3
POL-103 American Federal Government 3
ELECTIVE Language General Education Elective 3 3
HIS-131 African American History I or
HIS-132 African American History II or
GEO-101 Cultural Geography or
DSJ-101 Gateway to Social Justice Studies 3
15
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
HIS-121 United States History I 3
SPE-102 Public Speaking 3
BIO-106 Living in the Environment or
BIO-130 Plants & Society or
BIO-140 The Microbial World or
CHM-140 Chemistry & Society 3 or
PHY-103 Physics I 4
ELECTIVE Free Elective 2
ART-111 Art History I or
ART-112 Art History II or
ART-143 Sculpture I or
ART-153 Ceramics and Pottery I or
MUS-101 Music Appreciation or
MUS-106 World Music Cultures 3
15
Second Year / Second Semester
HIS-122 United States History II 3
POL-108 Introduction to International Relations or
POL-121 Political Science Co-op 3
PHL-131 Introduction to Ethics or
PHL-232 Biomedical Ethics 3
SOC-101 Intro to Sociology or
SOC-205 Social Diversity 3
HIS-150 Topics in History or
ENG-191 Myths of the World4 or
ENG-271 World Literature I4 or
ENG-272 World Literature II 4 3
15
Total Minimum Credits 60
1 Must test into ENG-101 or complete all appropriate prerequisites
2 Must test into College Level Math or take all appropriate prerequisites.
3 Must take six credits in one language.
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101

Program Student Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Display an understanding of the structure, function, history and operations of government institutions at the international, national, state and local levels.
  2. Compare and contrast the different motivations and constraints underlying political behavior.
  3. Explain the differences between developed and developing countries and compare and contrast the various challenges they face.

Special Program Information

As soon as possible students are recommended to access curriculum requirements of possible transfer institutions. This program provides numerous electives which can be used to tailor student needs to that transfer institution.

Transfer Opportunities

Students in this program transfer to many institutions including our premier partners:

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Contact Person

Dr. Patrick Hughes
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4319
email: phughes@camdencc.edu

Additional information

CIP Code

24.0101
Program Code

GOV.AA

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