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.
| 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 | |
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:
- Display an understanding of the structure, function, history and operations of government institutions at the international, national, state and local levels.
- Compare and contrast the different motivations and constraints underlying political behavior.
- 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:
Contact Person
Dr. Patrick Hughes
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4319
email: phughes@camdencc.edu
Additional information
| CIP Code | 24.0101 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | GOV.AA |
