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Home » Programs » Humanities » Liberal Arts and Science: Law, Government & Politics Option
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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: Humanities
Degree/Certificate: Associate in Arts
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Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG-101 English Composition I1 3
HIS-101 World Civilization I 3
POL-101 Introduction to Political Science 3
MTH-… Mathematics General Education Elective2 3
…-… Language General Education Elective3 3
15
Second Semester
ENG-102 English Composition II4 3
HIS-102 World Civilization II 3
POL-103 American Federal Government 3
…-… Language General Education Elective3 3
…-… Humanities General Education5 3
15
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
HIS-121 United States History I 3
SPE-102 Public Speaking 3
…-… Laboratory Science General Education Elective
BIO-106 Living in the Environment
BIO-130 Plants & Society
BIO-140 The Microbial World
CHM-140 Chemistry & Society3
PHY-103 Physics I 4
…-… Technology General Education Elective 2
…-… Free Elective 3
15
Second Semester
HIS-122 United States History II 3
POL-108 Introduction to International Relations or
POL-121 Political Science Co-op 3
MTH-… Mathematics General Education Elective2 or
…-… Science General Education Elective 3
…-… Diversity General Education Elective 3
…-… Free Elective 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
5 Not a History or Language Course

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

  1. The successful graduate will be able to display an understanding of the structure, function, history and operations of government institutions at the international, national, state and local levels.
  2. The successful graduate will be able to compare and contrast the different motivations and constraints underlying political behavior.
  3. The successful graduate will be able to explain the differences between developed and developing countries, 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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  • Rutgers Camden
  • Rutgers New Brunswick
  • Temple University
  • LaSalle University

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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