Red Rocks Community College
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Political Science AA Designated Degree Requirements
Courses that Fulfill General Education Requirements (32 credits)
Communication (6 credits)
ENG 121 English Composition I (GT-CO1)
ENG 122 English Composition II (GT-CO2)
Mathematics (3 credits)
One GT Pathways Mathematics course (GT-MA1), but not MAT 155 or 156. See GT Courses
Arts & Humanities (6 credits)
Two GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GT-AH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) See GT Courses
History (3 credits)
One GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1) See GT Courses
Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics (GT-SS1)
ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics (GT-SS1)
Natural & Physical Sciences (8 credits)
Two GT Pathways Natural & Physical Sciences courses (GT-SC1) See GT Courses
Additional Required Courses (12 credits)
Please note: If these credits are not required for the major at a receiving four-year institution, they will be applied to the Bachelor's degree as elective credit toward graduation. Please check with the receiving institution to determine in which way these courses will be applied.
• POS 105 Introduction to Political Science (GT-SS1)
• POS 111 American Government (GT-SS1)
• POS 205 International Relations (GT-SS1)
• POS 225 Comparative Government (GT-SS1)
Please note: Additional POS courses taken beyond the four courses (12 credit hours) identified above may not count toward the Political Science major at the receiving four-year institution.
Electives (16 credits)
For specific information, please consult an advisor in the Advising Center. Transferability depends on the receiving four-year institution. Additional courses may be transferable. See approved AA Electives in AA Degree Requirements.
Total Credits (60)
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RRCC Catalog - Summer 2017, Fall 2017, and Spring 2018
2017-2018 Addendum and Catalog Updates
Red Rocks Community College 2017-2018 Catalog
About Red Rocks Community College
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Military Science (U.S. Army ROTC)
Transferring from RRCC to Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Scheduling Options (Red Rocks Options)
Credit Completion Progress Standard
Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Information
Student Success Services and Campus Services
Associate Degrees (AA, AS, AGS and AAS) and Smart Track Degrees
AA, AS, and AGS Degree Requirements
Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS)
DWD Degrees (AA and AS Degrees With Designation)
Anthropology AA Designated Degree Requirements
Art History AA Designated Degree Requirements
Biology AS Designated Degree Requirements
Business AA Designated Degree Requirements
Chemistry AS Designated Degree Requirements
Communication AA Designated Degree Requirements
Criminal Justice AA Designated Degree Requirements
Early Childhood Teacher Education AA Designated Degree Requirements
Economics AA Designated Degree Requirements
Elementary Teacher Education AA Designated Degree Requirements
English AA Designated Degree Requirements
French AA Designated Degree Requirements
Geography AA Designated Degree Requirements
Geology AS Designated Degree Requirements
History AA Designated Degree Requirements
Mathematics AS Designated Degree Requirements
Philosophy AA Designated Degree Requirements
Physics AS Designated Degree Requirements
Political Science AA Designated Degree Requirements
Psychology AA Designated Degree Requirements
Psychology AS Designated Degree Requirements
Sociology AA Designated Degree Requirements
Spanish AA Designated Degree Requirements
GT Courses (Guarantee Transfer)
Academic Programs and Areas of Study
Accounting Certificates (Stackable)
Accounting Degrees (Stackable)
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
Electricity Commercial-Industrial-Residential
Emergency Management and Planning
Engineering Graphics Technology
Medical Assisting Professional
Power Equipment and Sport Vehicle Technology
Precision Machining Technology
AAA – Academic Achievement Courses
ACT – Automotive Collision Technology Courses
AEC – Architecture, Engineering and Construction Courses
ARM – Military Science Courses (U.S. Army ROTC)
ASE – Automotive Service Technology Courses
ASL – American Sign Language Courses
AUT — Auto Motorsports Technology Courses
BTE– Business Technology Courses
CAD – Computer-Aided Drafting Courses
CCR - College Composition and Reading Courses
CIS – Computer Information Systems Courses
CNG – Computer Networking Courses
CRJ – Criminal Justice Courses
CSC – Computer Science Courses
DEA - Dental Assisting Courses
DMS – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses
ECE – Early Childhood Education Courses
EGT – Engineering Graphics Technology Courses
EIC – Electricity Industrial/Commercial/Residential Courses
EMP – Emergency Management and Planning Courses
EMS – Emergency Medical Services Courses
ENT – Engineering Technology Courses
ENV – Environmental Science Courses
ENY – Energy Technology Courses
ESL – English as a Second Language Courses
FIW – Fine Woodworking Courses
FST – Fire Science Technology Courses
FSW 100 S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
FSW 101 S-130 Firefighting Training
FVT - Film & Video Technology Courses
GED – General Education Courses
GIS – Geographic Information Systems Courses
HHP – Holistic Health Professional Courses
HPR – Health Professional Courses
HVA – Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Courses
HWE – Health and Wellness Courses
MAP - Medical Assisting Professional Courses
MGD – Multimedia Graphic Design Courses
MOT – Medical Office Technology Courses
NRE – Natural Resources Courses
OSH - Occupational Safety Technician Courses
OUT - Outdoor Education Courses
PAS - Physician Assistant Studies Courses
PED – Physical Education Courses
POS – Political Science Courses
PVT – Power Equipment and Sports Vehicle Technology Courses
RTE – Radiologic Technology Courses
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