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Political Science

Direct Transfer Curriculum

Catalog 2008-09

MHCC Faculty Advisor:
Janet Campbell: 503-491-7430 - Room AC 2677 Janet.Campbel@mhcc.edu

The courses listed below are designed for direct transfer to four-year colleges/universities and completion of them does not result in an associate degree. They transfer to most universities and colleges as a social science distribution requirement or elective. As transfer policies at four-year schools differ, it is vital to check with the transfer institution directly for specific information.

Each of the Political Science courses on this page is offered at least once a year at Mt. Hood Community College, and some are available in an Independent Study format.

So why study politics? Many students think political science is “dry” and “boring.” NOTHING could be further from the truth. Politics affects the way you think, eat, dress, socialize, and work, so it may be worth knowing about. Once you DO know about it you can begin to 1) understand what is going on around you, and 2) think for yourself. Here’s what students say: “I feel more powerful now knowing what I know”, “it changed my life”, “it was fun!”

		CR
PS200	Introduction to Political Science^1,2	3
PS201	American Government¹	3
PS203	State and Local Government¹	3
PS204	Introduction to Comparative Politics	3
PS205	International Relations	3
PS209	Problems in American Politics	3
PS215	Global Issues	3
PS217	Introduction to Public Land Management: The Politics of Recreation	3
PS220	American Foreign Policy and World Order	3
PS225	Political Ideology: Ideas about Government	3
PS241	Political Terrorism	3
PS242	The U.S. Intelligence System	3
PS297	Introduction to Environmental Politics	3
PS298	Political Science Research	1
PS280	Cooperative Work Experience	3-12

1 Courses offered in an Independent Study format:
2 Courses offered in Web format:

NOTE: Students who are planning to major in Political Science upon transfer and want to obtain an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree are referred to the curriculum guide presented on the Pre-Law transfer page. It is suggested that the following courses be taken as electives within that curriculum:

PS200	Introduction to Political Science	3
PS201	American Government	3
PS204	Introduction to Comparative Politics	3
PS205	International Relations	3
PS209	Problems in American Politics	3
PS225	Political Ideology: Ideas about Government	3

Students are highly encouraged to consult the MHCC Advisor and/or the Office of Academic Advising and Transfer Center for academic planning.

Related MHCC Web Link:
Political Science Home Page

Transfer Schools' Web Links
Portland State University -http://www.hatfieldschool.pdx.edu/PS/pol_science.php
University of Oregon - http://www.law.uoregon.edu/

Disclaimer
This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Political Science. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact his/her four-year transfer school for specific requirements.