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Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer

with an emphasis in Political Science

Catalog Year 2009-2010

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

Completion of these courses fulfills the degree requirements for the Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer degree (AA/OT) which provides junior standing at all of the Oregon University System schools. However, students from MHCC seeking a baccalaureate degree may also transfer to other institutions. Institutions outside of the Oregon University System may have different general education requirements, so students should be sure to consult directly with their transfer institution as soon as possible. These recommendations are a general guideline; students can make substitutions according to AA/OT guidelines, and there are specific recommendations available from the Political Science Department. For assistance, contact Janet Campbell, Social Sciences, or an MHCC adviser. 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 on-line 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. Heres what students say: I feel more powerful now knowing what I know, it changed my life, it was fun!

First Quarter		Cr
PS200	Introduction to Political Science	4
	Computer Literacy requirement¹	1
	Oral Communication requirement¹	3
	Writing requirement¹	3
	Electives^{1, 2}
Second Quarter		Cr
PS201	American Government	4
	Health and Physical Education requirement¹	3
	Mathematics requirement¹	4
	Writing requirement¹	3
	Electives^{1, 2}
Third Quarter		Cr
PS203	State and Local Governments or PS204 Introduction to Comparative Politics or PS205 International Relations	4
	Humanities requirement¹	3-4
	Science/Math/Computer Science requirement1............................... 3-5 Writing requirement¹
Fourth Quarter		Cr
PS225	Political Ideology: Ideas about Government	3
	Humanities requirement¹	3-4
	Science/Math/Computer Science requirement¹	3-5
	Electives^{1, 2}
Fifth Quarter		Cr
	Science/Math/Computer Science requirement¹	3-5
	Humanities requirement¹	3-4
	Social Science requirement¹	3-4
	Electives^{1, 2}
Sixth Quarter		Cr
	Humanities requirement¹	3-4
	Science/Math/Computer Science requirement¹	3-5
	Social Science requirement¹	3-4
	Electives^{1, 2}

1 Refer to Associate of Science requirements, pages 11-12 of the printed catalog.
2 Students must complete a minimum of 90 credits.

NOTE ON LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: While there is no language requirement for the AA degree from MHCC, most schools require one year of 200-level language courses; it is advisable to take this requirement at MHCC. If you have no language classes, and need to take 100-level language courses, you should do this during your first year at MHCC. Usually, conversation classes do not count towards this requirement.

NOTE ON TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS: Each institution has different requirements for political science majors and for achieving junior status. It is important to meet with an adviser regarding these requirmenets.

NOTE ON FINANCIAL AID: Financial aid has specific requirements. Meeting with an adviser is highly recommended.

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

Related MHCC Web Link:
http://www.mhcc.edu/pages/1284.asp

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 students responsibility to contact his/her four-year transfer school for specific requirements.