History Political Science

Associate in Arts

If you have a passion for politics and/or history, this is the program for you! Our programs explores topics such as the historical development of world civilizations, political and social institutions, and liberal arts. Studies also emphasize diversity of thought and cultures, analytical ability and effective communications. Students are provided opportunities to increase their social and political consciousness, interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.

Our History/Political Science option prepares students for advanced studies or specialization at a 4-year institution. Students who obtain an Associate’s Degree may pursue careers such as, but not limited to, public relations specialist, social media manager, political consultant, research assistant and archivist.

    Students have successfully transferred to:

    • Neumann University
    • Rowan University
    • Rutgers University
    • Stockton University
    • Widener University
    • Wilmington University

    Students who complete the Social Science - History/Political Science, Associate of Art who go on to earn a bachelor degree may find employment in occupations such as:

    • Legislators
    • Regulatory Affairs Managers
    • Compliance Managers
    • Regulatory Affairs Specialists
    • Labor Relations Specialists
    • Climate Change Analysts
    • Political Scientists
    • Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
    • Public Relations Specialists
    FIRST SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    ENG101 English Composition I 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HIS161 World History I 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    POL101 Introduction to Political Science 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HUM-ELEC Humanities Elective 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    Subtotal: $2,985.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    SECOND SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    ART101 or MUS101 Art Appreciation or Music Appreciation 4 $140.00 $796.00 $936.00
    ENG102 English Composition II 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    GEO101 World Regional Geography 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HIS162 World History II 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    MAT154 Contemporary Mathematics 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    Subtotal: $3,324.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    THIRD SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    ENG202 Introduction to Speech Communication 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HIS201 or HIS202 United States History I or United States History II 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    OPE-ELEC Open Elective 2 $0.00 $398.00 $398.00
    SCI-ELEC Science Elective 4 $0.00 $796.00 $796.00
    FORLANG-ELEC Foreign Language Elective 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    Subtotal: $2,985.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    FOURTH SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS FEES TUITION TOTAL
    ECO201 or ECO202 Microeconomics or Macroeconomics 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    MAT201 Statistics 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    POL102 American Government 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    HIS-ELEC History Elective 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    FORLANG-ELEC Foreign Language Elective 2 3 $0.00 $597.00 $597.00
    Subtotal: $2,985.00*
    * - Subtotal is cost before any anticipated financial aid is applied.

     

    Total Program Cost: $12,279.00*

    * - Tuition is based on the current in-county rate.
    ** - Elective tuition and fees may vary depending upon actual course selection.