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Program checklist · AA

Political Science Transfer Pathway, AA

Anoka-Ramsey Community College · Coon Rapids, MN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
AA
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
CIP
45.1002
Credits (computed from items)
26
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
172963
CourseShelf checklist
CK_172963_2b102bd0
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements: 9 Total Credits

3 items
  1. POLS 1111
    3
  2. POLS 1121
    3
  3. POLS 1131
    3

General Education/MnTC Requirements: 40 Credits

0 items

    Goal 01: Communication

    0 items

      A. Written (one course required)

      4 items
      1. Select one:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. ENGL 1120
        4
      3. ENGL 1121
        4
      4. A writing course in APA Style is recommended.
        Not resolved to a course

      B. Oral (one course required)

      3 items
      1. Select one:
        Not resolved to a course
      2. CMST 1110
        3
      3. CMST 2220
        3

      Goal 02: Critical Thinking

      1 item
      1. MnTC Goal 02 Course List
        Not resolved to a course

      Goal 03: Natural Sciences

      1 item
      1. MnTC Goal 03 Course List (courses with an asterisk (*) have a lab)
        Not resolved to a course

      Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning

      1 item
      1. MnTC Goal 04 Course List
        Not resolved to a course

      Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences

      1 item
      1. MnTC Goal 05 Course List
        Not resolved to a course

      Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts

      0 items

        Goal 07: Human Diversity, Race, Power, and Justice in the United States

        1 item
        1. MnTC Goal 07 Course List
          Not resolved to a course

        Goal 08: Global Perspective

        0 items

          Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility

          0 items

            Goal 10: People and the Environment

            1 item
            1. MnTC Goal 10 Course List
              Not resolved to a course

            Wellness Requirement: 3 Credits

            1 item
            1. Choose any HPER course(s) totaling at least three credits.
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Elective Courses: 8 credits

            0 items

              Program Information

              0 items

                Program Goals

                4 items
                1. Knowledge Base: Students should be able to demonstrate fundamental knowledge and comprehension of the major concepts and institutions fundamental to the field of political science;
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Critical Thinking: Students should be able to demonstrate scientific reasoning and problem solving needed to investigate the field of political science;
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. Ethical and Civic Responsibility: Students should be able to recognize the importance of civic virtue, and understand their ability to have an impact on their community, nation, and the world; and
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Global Awareness: Students should be able to explain how the international/global system works.
                  Not resolved to a course

                Degree Specifics

                9 items
                1. A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Satisfy residency requirements.
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. Completion of specific degree requirements.
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. Each state university has specific program requirements for completion. Please speak with your advisor about requirements at receiving institutions.
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
                  Not resolved to a course
                9. The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.
                  Not resolved to a course

                Minnesota State Universities - Designated Degrees

                7 items
                1. Bemidji State University: Political Science BA
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Metropolitan State University: Political Science BA
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. Minnesota State University, Mankato: Political Science BS
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Minnesota State University, Moorhead: Political Science BA
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. Southwest Minnesota State University: Political Science BA
                  Not resolved to a course
                6. St. Cloud State University: Political Science BA
                  Not resolved to a course
                7. Winona State University: Political Science BA
                  Not resolved to a course

                Pathway Plan

                0 items

                  Note

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                    Source. Anoka-Ramsey Community College, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.anokaramsey.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=446. Captured page pages/0077.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.