Political Science Program Curriculum

Volunteer State Community College | Division of Social Science & Education

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Area of Emphasis: Political Science
Required General Education Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credit
COM 100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
or COM 103	Public Speaking	3
ENGL 1010, 1020	English Composition I, II	6
HIST	History (Any two of 2010, 2020 or 2030)	6
	Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least 1 Lit)	9
MATH 1010	Math for Liberal Arts (or higher)	3
	Natural Sciences	8
HED 120	Introduction to Wellness	3
	Social/Behavioral Sciences	3

Recommended Area of Emphasis Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credit
HIST 1110	World Civilization from Primitive Culture to 1650
HIST 1120	World Civilization from 1650 to Present
or HIST 2010, 2020	Two courses from Survey of American History I, II
or HIST 2030	Tennessee History 6 HIST 220 African-American History	6
POL 104T	Current Issues	1
POL 110	Introduction to Political Science	3
POL 200	American Government and Politics	3
POL 210	State & Local Government in the U.S.	3