BIO – Biological Science
Biological Science
Credits: 3
Programs
Political Science/Pre-Law
Associate in Arts
Minimum of 61 credit hours
The political science/pre-law degree at Oklahoma City Community College gives you the opportunity to explore the science of politics and law. The program represents a broad spectrum of teaching interests, approaches, and courses. We pride ourselves in our strengths in teaching, not only in the sub-fields of political science – American politics, public policy, law, public administration, comparative politics, and political theory. When you study political science/pre-law at Oklahoma City Community College, you will have the opportunity to enhance your writing, research, and critical analysis skills. You will also find your strengths in conveying information, while learning how to critically challenge values, beliefs, and opinions, and viewing the world through various perspectives. Our program is successful in preparing our majors for the rigors of studies and student life at the university level.
Course Sequence
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Type | Min GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | ||||
| SCL 1001 | Success in College and Life | 1 | Life Skills | |
| ENGL 1113 | English Composition I | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| POLSC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| Term 2 | ||||
| HIST 1483 | U.S. History to 1877 | OR | Gen Ed | |
| HIST 1493 | U.S. History 1877 to Present | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| COM 2213 | Intro to Public Speaking | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| Term 3 | ||||
| ENGL 1213 | English Composition II | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| GEOG 2603 | World Regional Geography | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| POL SCI | Political Science Elective | 3*^ | Major | |
| Term 4 | ||||
| MATH 1483 | Functions and Modeling | OR | Gen Ed | |
| MATH 1503 | Contemporary Mathematics | OR | Gen Ed | |
| MATH 2013 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| POL SCI | Political Science Elective | 3*^ | Major | |
| Term 5 | ||||
| BIO | Biological Science | 3-4 | Gen Ed | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| Term 6 | ||||
| POL SCI | Political Science Elective | 3*^ | Major | |
| ECON 1013 | Introduction to Economics | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| Term 7 | ||||
| PHYS | Any Physical Science | 3-4 | Gen Ed | |
| POL SCI | Political Science Elective | 3*^ | Major | |
| Term 8 | ||||
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | Gen Ed | |
| SUPP | Guided Support Elective | 5 | Support | |
| Term 9 | ||||
| SUPP | Guided Support Elective | 6 | Support | |
*Students may choose 12 hours of POLSC electives. POLSC 2103 Public Administration is a 16-week course for presidential election years (fall 2020; fall 2024). If taken as one of the electives, POLSC 2103 would be a 16-week course offered during two 8-week
terms.
^POLSC electives include the following courses:
POLSC 1000 Special Topics in Political Science
POLSC 2000 Special Topics in Political Science
POLSC 2103 Introduction to Public Administration
POLSC 2113 Introduction to State and Local Government
POLSC 2123 Introduction to American Politics
POLSC 2213 Contemporary Issues in American Politics
POLSC 2223 Introduction to Law
POLSC 2303 Introduction to International Law
POLSC 2603 Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLSC 2623 Introduction to Political Theory
Course Grouping
Program Notes
Course Descriptions
Biological Science
Communications
COM 2213 – Intro to Public Speaking
Given the principles of effective listening and speaking, the student will assimilate those skills into his or her physical and psychological worlds. After being exposed to public, business and professional speaking, the student will apply the principles of invention, organization, style, and delivery through practical exercises and will use the principles of rhetorical criticism in discussing speeches delivered in class.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate placement score
Credits: 3
Economics
ECON 1013 – Introduction to Economics
This course is an introduction to the fundamental framework economists use to analyze problems. Students will explore the principles by which decisions are made by consumers, businesses and the government. Upon completion of this course will be able to relate the principles of economics to solve everyday problems. Topics covered include scarcity, choice and opportunity cost; demand, supply, market efficiency and structure; consumer utility theory, inflation, unemployment and the effects of government policy and intervention.
Prerequisites: MATH 0203 or adequate math placement and ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score, or by meeting determined measures.
Credits: 3
Electives
HUM – Humanities Elective
Humanities elective
Credits: 3
PHYS – Any Physical Science
Any Physical Science
Credits: 3
POL SCI – Political Science Elective
Political Science electives include the following:
POLSC 1000 Special Topics in Political Science,
POLSC 2000 Special Topics in Political Science,
POLSC 2103 Introduction to Public Administration,
POLSC 2113 Introduction to State and Local Government,
POLSC 2123 Introduction to American Politics,
POLSC 2213 Contemporary Issues in American Politics,
POLSC 2223 Introduction to Law,
POLSC 2303 Introduction to International Relations,
POLSC 2603 Introduction to Comparative Politics,
POLSC 2623 Introduction to Political Theory
Credits: 3
SUPP – Guided Support Elective
Guided Support elective
Credits: 3
English
ENGL 1113 – English Composition I
The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
ENGL 1213 – English Composition II
In this advanced writing course, students will create essays that explore and evaluate a variety of issues and perspectives suggested by fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and other types of cultural texts. Students will refine and augment the writing techniques they learned in ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103 to develop well- reasoned, well-structured arguments in a clear, fluid, and engaging prose style.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1103 or ENGL 1113 taken within the last year, with strong encouragement for immediate continuation.
Credits: 3
Geography
GEOG 2603 – World Regional Geography
The student will examine the world’s major cultural regions and determine the relationship between the physical environment and economic, social and political conditions.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3
History
HIST 1483 – U.S. History to 1877
After analyzing events in American history from 1400 to 1877 in such areas as revolution, geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
HIST 1493 – U.S. History 1877 to Present
After analyzing events in American history from 1877 to the present in such areas as geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Mathematics
MATH 1483 – Functions and Modeling
The student will demonstrate: an understanding of the general concepts of relation and function and
specifically of polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions; the ability to solve systems of
equations by utilizing matrices and determinants; and, the ability to solve practical problems using
algebraic and digital techniques.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
MATH 1503 – Contemporary Mathematics
A study of the mathematics needed for critical evaluation of quantitative information and arguments (including logic, critical appraisal of graphs and tables); use of simple mathematical models, and an introduction to elementary statistics.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement. Pre or Co-requisite ENGL 0203
Credits: 3
MATH 2013 – Introduction to Statistics
The student will solve problems applying the concepts of random sampling, elementary probability, testing hypotheses, descriptive measures, chi-square, regression and correlation, and analysis of variance.
Prerequisites: MATH 0313 or adequate math placement; ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Political Science
POLSC 1113 – American Federal Government
A study of the principles, structure, processes and functions of the United States federal government.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Success in College and Life
SCL 1001 – Success in College and Life
Students will learn best practices for academic, career, and personal success. Students will discover their individual strengths, interests, and values to create a personalized plan; select and utilize resources that are applicable to their growth and success; and engage as active and responsible members of the academic community. This course should be taken during a student’s first semester of college work at Oklahoma City Community College and is a required course in degree plans to satisfy the Life Skills requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate reading/writing assessment scores
Credits: 1
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