View Transfer Guide - AA - WSSU - Political Science (BA) - African Politics; Comparative Politics; Honors; International Affairs; Public Administration and Public Policy; Pre -Law

Concentration(s): African Politics; Comparative Politics; Honors; International Affairs; Public Administration and Public Policy; Pre -Law
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

WSSU requires transfer students to have at least 24 hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA. These requirements apply to transfer students earning the AA/AS degree at a NCCC.

Students transferring prior to earning 24 hours can review additional admissions criteria here.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions
admissions@wssu.edu

Revised: August, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No college-level foreign language required for this major.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course	Credit Hours	University Equivalent	Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled	University Requirement Fulfilled
POL 120: American Government	3	POS 2311: American Government	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	Required Course, General Education
PHI 240: Introduction to Ethics	3	PHI 2302: Contemp Moral Problems	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Suggested Course, General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking	3	CMS 2341: Fundamentals of Speech	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Suggested Course, General Education
PHI 215: Philosophical Issues	3	PHI 2301: Intro to Philosophy	UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts	Suggested Course, General Education
POL 110: Intro Political Science	3	POS 1302: Intro to Political Science	Additional General Education Courses	Suggested Course
POL 220: International Relations	3	POS 3341: International Relations	Additional General Education Courses	Suggested Course
POL 130: State & Local Government	3	POS 2316: State/Local Government	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course
POL 250: Intro to Political Theory	3	POS 2341: Intro to Political Theory	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course	Credit Hours	University Equivalent	Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled	University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry	3	WRI 1301: Intro to Academic Writing	English Composition	General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc	3	ENG 1305: Thinking and Writing Crit.	English Composition	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	6	University Equivalencies	UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	3	University Equivalencies	UGETC Math	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	4	University Equivalencies	UGETC Natural Sciences	General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success	1	FYC 1103: Freshman Seminar	Academic Transition	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	7	University Equivalencies	Additional General Education Courses	General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options)	8	University Equivalencies	Elective/Pre-Major Courses	Elective

Additional Information From Winston-Salem State University:

Note about recommendations: We understand that some of the community college course recommendations on this guide are not regularly offered, however, we encourage students to consider taking these courses if they are available prior to transfering. If not, students can make other community college course selections or can consider courses in alignment with a minor of interest.

Political Science Degree Progression Information: This degree is 120 credit hourse. As part of that, "C" or better is required in major coursework. Students can choose from the following six concentrations:

African Politics,
Comparative Politics,
International Affairs,
Pre-Law,
Public Adminsitration
Public Policy.
Honors- Students who choose the honors track must meet all the requirements.

Each concentration has unique requirements which are outlined in the University Course Requirements section.

Application & WSSU Course Information: Students are encouraged to apply early so their paper work is ready. Some courses are offered online so students need to pay attention to the mode of delivery to avoid confusion.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course	Credit Hours	University Course Notes
POS 2317: Writing/Research Pol Sci I	3
Breadth Courses	9	Students will select from: POS 2302 - Politics of Africa POS 2303 - African Political Thought PHI 2303 - Introduction to Logic POS 2316 - State and Local Government POS 3301 - African Political Systems and Institutions /AAS 3301 - African Political Systems and Institutions POS 3302 - The Political Economy of African Development /AAS 3302 - The Political Economy of African Development POS 3303 - Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Africa /AAS 3303 - Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Africa POS 3304 - Politics of Selected Regions of Africa /AAS 3304 - Politics of Selected Regions of Africa POS 3305 - African International Relations /AAS 3305 - African International Relations POS 3310 - Legal, Political and Economic Aspects of Aging POS 3313 - United States Diplomatic History POS 3315 - The Politics of South Africa POS 3321 - The Legislative Process POS 3326 - Public Policy POS 3331 - Civil Rights POS 3336 - The Judicial Process POS 3338 - Comparative Government: Major European Powers POS 3346 - The American Presidency POS 3355 - Criminal Law POS 3366 - Introduction to Public Administration POS 3369 - Public Management Theories and Behavior POS 3371 - Urban Politics
Public Administration and Public Policy Concetration	9	Required: POS 4382 - Writing & Research in Political Science II Choose two courses from: POS 4310 Seminar in United States Foreign Policy POS 4323 Public Personnel POS 4330 Independent Study POS 4346 Introduction to Public Budgeting POS 4365 Selected Readings in Political Science POS 4369 Constitutional Law POS 4378 Western Political Thought POS 4381 Public Administration Internship POS 4383 Administrative Law POS 4384 Organizational Development POS 4391 & 4391 Internship in Political Science
Pre-law Concentration	9	Required: POS 4382 - Writing & Research in Political Science II Choose two courses from: POS 4323 Public Personnel POS 4330 Independent Study POS 4356 Black Political Thought POS 4365: Selected Readings in Political Science POS 4369 Constitutional Law POS 4383 Administrative Law POS 4378 Western Political Thought POS 4384 Organizational Development POS 4391 & 4392 Internship in Political Science
International Affairs Concentration	9	Required: POS 4382 - Writing & Research in Political Science II Choose two courses from: POS 3341 International Relations POS 4301 Latin American Political Thought POS 4310 Seminar in United States Foreign Policy POS 4316 Foreign Economic Policies and International Cooperation POS 4322 Special Topics in Africa POS 4346 Introduction to Public Budgeting POS 4330 Independent Study POS 4332 History and Politics of East Asia POS 4365 Selected Readings in Political Science POS 4378 Western Political Thought POS 4384 organizational Development POS 4391 & 4392 Internship in Political Science 1&2
Comparative Politics Concentration	9	Required: POS 4382 - Writing & Research in Political Science II Choose two courses from: POS 4301 Latin American Political Thought POS 4310 Seminar in United States' Foreign Policy POS 4316 Foreign Economic Policies & International Cooperation POS 4322 Special Topics in Africa; POS 4330 Independent Study POS 4365 Selected Readings in Political Science POS 4378 Western Political Thought POS 4384 Organizational Development POS 4391& 4392 Internship in Political Science POS 3339 Comparative Politics
Honors Concentration	15	Required: POS 4382 - Writing & Research in Political Science II Choose four courses from: POS 4310 Seminar in United States Foreign Policy POS 4316 Foreign Economic Policies and International Cooperation POS 4323 Public Personnel POS 4330 Independent Study POS 4346 Introduction to Public Budgeting POS 4356 Black Political Thought POS 4361 Political Parties and Interest Groups POS 4365 Selected Readings in Political Science POS 4369 Constitutional Law POS 4381 Public Administration Internship POS 4381 Administrative Law POS 4384 Organizational Development POS 4391 & 4392 Internship in Political Science
African Politics Concentration	9	Required: POS 4382 - Writing & Research in Political Science II Choose two courses from: POS 4316 Foreign Economic Policies & International Cooperation AAS/POS 4322 Special topics on Africa POS 4330 Independent Study POS 4356 Black Political Thought POS 4361 Political Parties and Interest Groups POS 4365 Selected Readings in Political Science POS 4383 Administrative Law POS 4384 Organizational Development Pos 4391 & 4392nternship in Political Science 1 & 2
Elective and/or Minor Coursework	0-30	As needed to meet 120 credit hours required for graduation

Transfer Guide

Winston-Salem State University
Political Science, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

Program Admission Notes:

Contact:

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

Additional Information From Winston-Salem State University:

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

Transfer Guide

Winston-Salem State University Political Science, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

Program Admission Notes:

Contact:

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

Additional Information From Winston-Salem State University:

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

Winston-Salem State University
Political Science, BA