LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES
Political Science Option – A.A. Degree*
| SEMESTER I Freshman | Prerequisite/Corequisite | |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core A: English Composition I – ENG 100 Integrated Reading and Writing OR ENG 110 Fundamentals of Writing and Rhetoric OR ENG 111 Writing and Rhetoric1 | See footnote1 | 3 |
| Required Core B: MTH 21 A Mathematical World OR MTH 21.5 A Mathematical World with Algebra OR MTH 23 Probability and Statistics OR MTH 23.5 Probability and Statistics with Algebra2 OR any course from Required Core B | See footnote2 | 3 |
| Flexible Core A/Major Requirement: World Language I – select ANY language at the appropriate level3 | See catalog3 | 3 |
| Flexible Core B/Pol Sci Option Requirement: POL 11 American National Government | Corequisite: ENG 110, if required | 3 |
| Major Requirement: PEA Physical Education OR HLT 91 Critical Issues in Health | See catalog | 1-2 |
| FYS 11 First Year Seminar4 (Free Elective Credit) | None | 0-1 |
| Subtotal: | 13-15 | |
| SEMESTER II Freshman | Prerequisite/Corequisite | |
|---|---|---|
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Required Core A: ENG 112 Composition and Rhetoric II OR ENG 113 Writing About Literature OR ENG 114 Written Composition and Prose Fiction OR ENG 115 Written Composition and Drama OR ENG 116 Written Composition and Poetry |
ENG 100, 110, or 111 | 3 |
| Required Core C: Select ONE course from Life and Physical Science5 6 | See catalog5 6 | 4 |
| Flexible Core A/Major requirement: World Language II – select second level language at the appropriate level3 | See catalog3 | 3 |
| Flexible Core C/Major Requirement: ART 11 Introduction to Art History OR ART 12 Introduction to Art History: Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Mideast OR MUS 11 Introduction to Music OR MUS 12 Introduction to Music: A Multi-Cultural Survey of World Music | Corequisite: ENG 100 or 110, if required | 3 |
| Flexible Core D: Select ONE course from Individual and Society. If Flexible Core D is satisfied by taking a course listed above or below, select any 3-credit course6 | See catalog6 | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 16 | |
| SEMESTER III Sophomore | Prerequisite/Corequisite | |
|---|---|---|
| English Elective/Major Requirement: Choose any ENG course from ENG 120-199 | See catalog | 3 |
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Political Science Option Requirement: Select ONE course from – POL 31 Comparative Government, POL 41 Civil Rights in America Since 1954, POL 51 Urban Politics, POL 69 Introduction to Politics, POL 71 Politics of Developing Areas, POL 72 International Politics, POL 81 Independent Study and Internships in Government |
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3 |
| Communication/Major Requirement: Select ONE course from COMM, THEA, FILM or MEST6 | See catalog6 | 3 |
| SOC SCI/Major Requirement: Select ONE course from ANT, CRJ, ECO, HSC, POL, PSY, or SOC6 | See catalog6 | 3 |
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Free Elective: Select ANY 3-credit course (May opt to fulfill a required course listed below and save the elective credits for a later semester.) |
See catalog | 3 |
| Subtotal: | 15 | |
| SEMESTER IV Sophomore | Prerequisite/Corequisite | |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible Core E: Select ONE course from Scientific World5 6 | See catalog5 6 | 3 |
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Political Science Option Requirement: Select TWO additional courses from – POL 31 Comparative Government, POL 41 Civil Rights in America Since 1954, POL 51 Urban Politics, POL 69 Introduction to Politics, POL 71 Politics of Developing Areas, POL 72 International Politics, POL 81 Independent Study and Internships in Government |
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6 |
| History/Major Requirement: Select ONE course from HIS, GEO, OR PHL6 | See catalog6 | 3 |
| Free Elective: select any to complete 60 credits | See catalog | 2-4 |
| Subtotal: | 14-16 | |
1 Students with English Proficiency Index (EPI) of 0-49 enroll in corequisite course ENG 100. Students with EPI of 50-64 enroll in corequisite course ENG 110. Students with EPI of at least 65 (or other English proficiency qualification) enroll in ENG 111. Students with ESL need should take appropriate ESL course/s (Sequence: ESL 01 > 02 > 03 > 09) before enrolling in ENG 110.
2 Students with Math Proficiency Index (MPI) of 0-59 enroll in corequisite course MTH 21.5 OR MTH 23.5. Students with MPI of 39 or lower are strongly encouraged to enroll in Math Start/CUNY Start.
3 World Language courses taught in English (e.g., ITL 123) do not satisfy this requirement.
Some languages (e.g., French and Spanish) require placement testing prior to enrollment. Please contact the World Languages and Cultures Department for more information.
The World Languages and Cultures Department will consider exemption requests for students who present appropriate evidence that they have completed full-time study at a college or university outside of the United States in which the language of instruction was other than English. These students will be exempted from a foreign language requirement at Bronx Community College.
4 It is highly recommended that students take FYS 11 in their first or second semester prior to earning 24 credits. Students who have earned 24 or more credits are permitted to use the one credit as a free elective.
5 Students may select either a 4-credit STEM variant science course or a 3-credit science course to fulfill Required Core C. Students selecting a 3-credit course must also complete an additional 1-credit lab course to fulfill graduation requirements.
6 For Required and Flexible Core course selections, see Common Core Pathways course listing.
*Note: In order to graduate, students must meet all requirements, including, completing all required courses with appropriate grades, completing two writing intensive courses, and earning a minimum GPA of 2.0, and applying for graduation.
This degree map represents a recommended semester-by-semester sequences of courses intended to assist students with timely degree completion. Students should review this map in consultation with their academic advisor, success coach, or faculty advisor in order to make the best course selection and course load consistent with their circumstances. This document is for advisement purposes only and does not represent an official listing of degree requirements; please consult the college catalog, as well as DegreeWorks. (Revised 10/2023)
