Political Science Emphasis, Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement
Port Angeles, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 12,450 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* including housing and additional fees, international students can expect to pay around $19,575 per year
Fast-track counseling
By contacting the school, you'll get access to free priority counselling for any study and application questions.
Key Summary
Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) with an emphasis on Political Science, the study of government, politics, and policy. Students interested in domestic, international, or comparative systems of governance are well-suited for this pathway. It is the springboard for a variety of careers and interests.
This Sample Schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student starting in fall quarter whose goal is to earn the Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA). The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. Please consult an advisor to schedule courses and develop a personalized educational plan.
Your personal Educational Plan will vary based on many factors including:
- The quarter you begin
- How many classes/credits you plan to take in each quarter
- Your Math and English placement
- If you have credits you have already taken and plan to transfer them
- The college you are interested in transferring to
- If you start in our Transitional Studies program
First Quarter
Meet with your advisor to talk about your long-term schedule, taking into account your transfer plans.
Catalog # Title Credits COLL 101 College Success 5 ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 POLS& 101 Intro Political Science 5
Second Quarter
It’s not too soon to explore transfer options. Make a transfer appointment.
Catalog # Title Credits ENGL& 102 Composition II 5 MATH& 141 or MATH& 146 + 5 SOCSI 101 Contemporary Global Issues 5
Third Quarter
Check your educational plan to make sure you’re on track to graduate.
Catalog # Title Credits CMST& 220 Public Speaking 5 Natural Sciences + 5 POLS& 202 American Government 5
Fourth Quarter
Meet with your educational and career planner to explore universities.
Catalog # Title Credits Elective +
Take any course 100 level or above.
5 Humanities + 5 Natural Sciences + 5
Elective + Consider History (HIST&) or a Language course.
Humanities + Take a second subject area.
Natural Sciences + Choose a second subject area.
Fifth Quarter
Apply to graduate. You’re just two quarters away...keep it up!
Catalog # Title Credits Elective +
Take any course 100 level or above.
5 Natural Sciences + 5 POLS& 203 International Relations 5
Elective + Consider History (HIST&) or a second Language course.
Natural Sciences + Choose a third subject area.
Sixth Quarter
You’re almost done! Good luck on your final quarter!
Catalog # Title Credits Elective +
Take any course 100 level or above.
5 Humanities + 5 Social Sciences + 5
Elective + Consider Comparative Government (POLS& 204) or History (HIST&).
Humanities + Consider a third Language course.
Social Sciences + Choose a third subject area.
- Foreign Service Officer or Diplomat
- Government Official
- Lawyer
- Policy Analyst
- Political Scientist


