Government AA
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.
English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of the pre-Columbian colonial revolutionary early national slavery and sectionalism and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration and creation of the federal government.
Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights.
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context with emphasis on audience analysis speaker delivery ethics of communication cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities.
Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302聽
Choose one course from the following:
ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours.
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1306 - Social Problems 3 credit hours.
A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history聽of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization immigration world wars the Great Depression Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration urbanization and suburbanization the expansion of the federal government and the study of U.S. foreign policy.
Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.
English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.
Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.
Choose one course from the following:
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.
Choose one course from the following:
- AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
- GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to 鈥淥ther Degree Requirements鈥
A survey of the social political economical cultural religious and intellectual history of the world from the emergence of human cultures through the 15th century. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa the Americas Asia Europe and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include the emergence of early societies the rise of civilizations the development of political and legal systems religion and philosophy economic systems and trans-regional networks of exchange. The course emphasizes the development interaction and impact of global exchange.
Choose one course from the following:
- ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
- DRAM 1310 - Theater Appreciation 3 credit hours.
- DRAM 2361 - History of the Theater I 3 credit hours.
- MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
Choose one of the following:
- PHED 1105 - Beginning Tennis
- PHED 1106 - Intermediate Tennis
- PHED 1107 - Advanced Tennis
- PHED 1112 - Weight Training and Aerobic Activity
- PHED 1114 - Weight Training
- PHED 1115 - Intermediate Weight Training
- PHED 1116 - Advanced Weight Training
- PHED 1117 - Body Conditioning
- PHED 1120 - Karate
- PHED 1121 - Intermediate Karate
- PHED 1122 - Advanced Karate
- PHED 1124 - Soccer I
- PHED 1125 - Beginning Rodeo
- PHED 1126 - Intermediate Rodeo
- PHED 1127 - Advanced Rodeo
- PHED 1128 - Pre-Professional Rodeo
- PHED 1130 - Baseball I
- PHED 1131 - Baseball II
- PHED 1132 - Baseball III
- PHED 1133 - Baseball IV
- PHED 1134 - Walking/Jogging
- PHED 1136 - Spinning
- PHED 1137 - Intermediate Spinning
- PHED 1138 - Advanced Spinning
- PHED 1142 - Softball I
- PHED 1143 - Softball II
- PHED 1144 - Softball III
- PHED 1145 - Softball IV
- PHED 1146 - Fitness Boxing
- PHED 1164 - Wellness for a Lifetime
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.
Choose one course from the following:
- AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
- AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
- BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1407 - General Biology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
- BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
- CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
- GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
- GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1303 - Stars and Galaxies 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1304 - Solar System 3 credit hours.
- PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
- PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to 鈥淥ther Degree Requirements鈥
Basic Spanish language skills in listening speaking reading and writing within a cultural framework. Students will acquire the vocabulary and grammatical structures necessary to communicate and comprehend at the beginner level.
A survey of the social political economical cultural religious and intellectual history of the world from the 15th century to the present. The course examines major cultural regions of the world in Africa the Americas Asia Europe and Oceania and their global interactions over time. Themes include maritime exploration and transoceanic empires nation/state formation and industrialization imperialism global conflicts and resolutions and global economic integration. The course emphasizes the development interaction and impact of global exchange.
Electives should be chosen in consultation with your faculty and/or academic advisor.
Total Program Hours
60
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Political science is a challenging field that offers many alternatives for individuals looking to understand and become involved in politics at every level. Students gain proficiency and knowledge of government processes, structures, and behavior. A political science major requires concern in the latter and an affinity to politics and policy. Sub-fields include political theory and philosophy, civics, public administration, and public policy.
