This pathway is designed to meet Associate in Art degree requirements with a concentration in Political Science. Completion of this degree opens doors to a variety of careers such as government, commerce, and nonprofit work. It also allows students to transfer into most bachelor’s degree programs with their first two-years of schooling completed. Political science is the study of conflict and cooperation within societies. In order to make sense of the political world, political scientists investigate concepts such as justice, liberty, representation and democracy. Students who are interested in American politics, international affairs, critical issues such as health, the environment, or civil rights, theories concerning the ideal government and how power and resources are allocated in society, then this degree pathway may be perfect for them. When students study political science they will expand their knowledge of American politics, comparative government, international politics, political theory and methods of political analysis. But they will also gain important skills that employers in every field value such as statistical analysis skills, research capabilities, written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge of the international political community.