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Government/Political Science

Political Science Field of Study, AA

Degree Type Associate of Arts

Total Credit Hours 60

Government/Political Science at Collin

The Field of Study curriculum for an AA - Political Science (FOS) requires 60 credit hours, including 9 credit hours of political science coursework, 3 credit hours in math coursework, 6 hours of directed electives, 33 credit hours in General Education Core, and 9 hours of elective credit hours. Students should check with transfer institutions before registering for general studies electives and directed electives to make sure your courses will be degree-applicable to your bachelor's degree at the desired transfer institution.