The Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Political Science focuses on the ways people create and use government. The degree focus area sensitizes students to the reality of the politically and culturally diverse world and encourages them to relate and apply the course materials and program, to their daily lives.
The Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Political Science prepares students for basic entry level careers in law, government and further higher education at off-island colleges and universities‘ in any Social Science degree program. The degree promotes intellectual, social, and personal growth in the Liberal Arts tradition.
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Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
| Class | Description | Credits |
| Communication | ||
| ENG 150 | Introduction to Literature | 3 |
| ENG 151 | Freshman Compostion | 3 |
| SPH 153 | Introduction to Speech | 3 |
| Total: | 9 | |
| Information & Technology Literacy | ||
| ICT 150 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking | ||
| MAT 151 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| PHSCI 150/150L | Physical Science | 4 |
| Total: | 7 | |
| Global Awareness & Cultural Competence | ||
| Select one 3 credit course from the following options and HIS 162 for a total of six (6) credits | ||
| HIS 150 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS 151 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS 170 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS 171 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| HIS 162 | Pacific History (required) |
3 |
| Total: | 6 | |
| Personal Development & Responsibility | ||
| PSY 150 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Total GER Credits: | 28 | |
Co-Foundational Requirements
| Class | Description | Credits |
| POL 151 | American Samoa Government | 3 |
| POL 160 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| CJ 210 | Constitutional Law and Procedures | 3 |
| Select one 3 credit course from the following | ||
| POL 250 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POL 251 | International Relations | 3 |
| Total Career Development Credits: | 12 | |
Total Credits
| Class | Credits |
| General Education Requirements | 28 |
| Core Foundational Requirements | 27-29 |
| Co-Foundational Requirements | 12 |
| Total Credits: | 67-69 |
Core Foundational Requirements
| Class | Description | Credits |
| Arts | ||
| Select one 3 credit course from the following | ||
| ART 150 | Art History Survey I | 3 |
| DRA 150 | Introduction to Drama | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| English | ||
| ENG 251 | Sophomore Composition | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Mathematics | ||
| Select one 4 or 5 credit course from the following | ||
| MAT 250 | College Algebra & Trigonometry | 4 |
| MAT 280 | Calculus II | 5 |
| Total: | 4-5 | |
| Physical Education | ||
| Select any 1 credit P.E. Course | 1 | |
| Total: | 1 | |
| Samoan & Pacific Studies | ||
| Select one 3 or 4 credit course | ||
| SAM 101A | Conversational Samoan 1 | 3 |
| SAM 101B | Conversational Samoan 2 | 3 |
| SAM 111 | Introduction to the Samoan Language | 3 |
| SAM 151/151L | Freshman Samoan | 4 |
| Total: | 3-4 | |
| Science | ||
| Select one 4 credit course | ||
| BIO 150/150L | Introduction to Biological Science | 4 |
| BIO 180/180L | Biology I | 4 |
| Total: | 4 | |
| Social Science | ||
| Select one 3 credit course based on Global Awareness & Cultural Competence | ||
| HIS 150 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS 151 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS 170 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS 171 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Select one 3 credit course | ||
| REL 150 | World Religions | 3 |
| PHIL 150 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Political Courses | ||
| Select one 3 credit course | ||
| PAD 150 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| POL 150 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| POL 160 | Introduction to Politics | 3 |
| POL 170 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
| Total: | 3 | |
| Total Core Requirement Credits: | 27-29 | |