Nov 21, 2024

Butler Community College 2019-20 Catalog

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Butler Community College 2019-20 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science (AA)

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Program Information

Do you have concerns about what motivates our public officials and how their decisions affect the average citizen? Do you have questions regarding the nature of “who gets what” as national, local and state governments decide issues of taxation, spending and constitutional matters? If so, you probably have at least a moderate interest in political science. Butler offers a variety of courses that probe the workings of the public realm. If you are concerned about what happens “inside the beltway” in Washington, D.C. and its impact on U.S. citizens, Butler offers a course in American Federal Government. If you have questions regarding decisions made in Topeka and other levels of government closer to your home, the course in State and Local Government may best suit your interests. If you have questions about politics in the global environment, consider the course in International Relations.

Butler Community College is committed to flexible pathways for our student’s success. Courses are offered in varying delivery formats; face-to-face, blended and online. When reviewing this pathway, please check the Class Schedule to identify which format the course is offered to make sure you are selecting the delivery modality that fits your needs.

Contact Information

Tim Myers
Department Chair
316.218.6228
Office: BOA 6411
lmyers@butlercc.edu

First Term: 16 Credit Hours

PD 127. Engaging in Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 1
EG 101. English Composition 1 Credits: 3 ♦
MA 135. College Algebra Credits: 3 or higher

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

BS 105. Sociology Credits: 3
BS 160. General Psychology Credits: 3

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

AR 100. Art Appreciation Credits: 3
MU 100. Music Appreciation Credits: 3
TA 206. Introduction to Theatre Art Credits: 3

Second Term: 15-16 Credit Hours

EG 102. English Composition 2 Credits: 3 ♦
PO 141. American Federal Government Credits: 3 ♦

Select one: 5 Credit hours

Select one: 4-5 Credit Hours

BI 110. General Biology Credits: 5
CH 106. Introductory Chemistry: General, Organic, and Biochemistry Credits: 5
CH 110. College Chemistry 1 Credits: 5
PH 103. Descriptive Astronomy Credits: 4
PH 143. General Physics 1 Credits: 5
PS 100. General Physical Science. Credits: 5
PS 102. Physical Geology Credits: 4

Third Term: 17 Credit Hours

SC 120. Principles of Geography Credits: 3
SP 100. Public Speaking Credits: 3

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

HS 201. History of World Civilization 1 Credits: 3 ♦
HS 202. History of World Civilization 2 Credits: 3 ♦
PO 142. State and Local Government Credits: 3 ♦
PO 226. Introduction to Comparative Politics Credits: 3

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

HU 100. Humanities: Ancient to Medieval Credits: 3
HU 101. Humanities: Renaissance to Modern Credits: 3
LT 201. Introduction to Literature 1 Credits: 3
LT 204. Introduction to Poetry Credits: 3
LT 215. American Literature 1: Colonial to 1865 Credits: 3
LT 216. American Literature 2: 1865 to Present Credits: 3
PL 290. Philosophy 1 Credits: 3
PL 291. Ethics Credits: 3
RG 190. New Testament Credits: 3
RG 191. Old Testament Credits: 3

Select one: 5 Credit hours

Fourth Term: 14 Credit Hours

PO 201. International Relations Credits: 3 ♦

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

EC 200. Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 ♦
EC 201. Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 ♦

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

LT 201. Introduction to Literature 1 Credits: 3
LT 204. Introduction to Poetry Credits: 3
LT 215. American Literature 1: Colonial to 1865 Credits: 3
LT 216. American Literature 2: 1865 to Present Credits: 3
PL 290. Philosophy 1 Credits: 3
PL 291. Ethics Credits: 3

Select one: 5 Credit Hours

(Select one or two courses for a minimum of 5 credit hours.)

BI 110. General Biology Credits: 5
CH 106. Introductory Chemistry: General, Organic, and Biochemistry Credits: 5
CH 110. College Chemistry 1 Credits: 5
EV 150. Environmental Issues Credits: 3
FL 201. Intermediate Spanish Credits: 5
MA 210. Applied Statistics Credits: 3
MA 220. Statistics for Management, Life and Social Sciences Credits: 5
PH 103. Descriptive Astronomy Credits: 4
PH 143. General Physics 1 Credits: 5
PS 100. General Physical Science. Credits: 5
PS 102. Physical Geology Credits: 4
Any Physical Activity Course : Credits 1-3

Total Degree Pathway Credit Hours: 62-63