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Nov 23, 2024
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2023-2024 Transfer Agreements Catalog
OCCC Associate in Art - Political Science/Pre-Law to UCO Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
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 Return to: Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC)
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), participates in articulated transfer agreements to assist students in transferring smoothly from the associate degree to the baccalaureate degree. These agreements express a shared commitment to student access and success in higher education.
This document specifies courses to be taken at OCCC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.
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Associate in Art (A.A.) - Political Science/Pre-Law
Students should refer to the associate degree requirements and an academic advisor for associate degree details to ensure a successful transition to UCO.
Oklahoma City Community College General Education
This section is an outline of the general education pattern at OCCC common to all majors. Some general education areas may vary by major. In those areas, consult an academic advisor or refer to the OCCC catalog or requirement sheet. An Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Art (A.A.) degree from an accredited Oklahoma institution that includes the OSRHE minimum requirements will satisfy the UCO University Core.
English Composition
- ENGL 1113 English Composition I (UCO course ENG 1113)
- ENGL 1213 English Composition II (UCO course ENG 1213)
American History
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 (UCO course HIST 1483)
OR
HIST 1493 U.S. History 1877 to Present (UCO course HIST 1493)
US Government
- POLSC 1113 American Federal Government (UCO course POL 1113)
Science
One course must be a laboratory science. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.
Humanities
Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.
Mathematics
Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.
Additional Requirements
Students will need at least one 3-hour course from the following disciplines: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Fine Arts (Art, Music, and Theatre), or Modern Languages. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.
General Education Electives
Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.
UCO Major Requirements Taken At OCCC
Political Science courses listed as major electives and taken at OCCC as part of the A.A. Political Science major will also meet UCO major requirements for the B.A. Political Science.
Additional Coursework for the A.A. or A.S.
See OCCC catalog and academic advisor for additional associate degree requirements.
Credited courses completed as part of the A.A. or A.S. that do not meet a specific UCO degree requirement transfer to UCO as electives and may count toward the 124-hour minimum. Students should consult an academic advisor to determine how elective courses apply toward the bachelor’s degree. Information for individual courses can be found on the UCO website under the UCO Transfer Equivalency Database.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Political Science
Degrees from UCO have requirements applicable to all degrees and requirements specific to the program/major.
Degree Requirement Minimums for All Programs/Majors
Students must meet all bachelor’s degree requirements at UCO to include minimums of:
- 40 hours of upper division coursework
- 30 hours in residence at UCO
- 15 of the last 30 hours must be taken in residence at UCO
- 60 hours from baccalaureate granting institutions
- 124 total hours
UCO Major Requirements
This section details the course requirements for this major at UCO. The UCO course is followed by the community college equivalent or substituted course. Some courses may be taken at the community college but may or may not apply to the associate major or degree. Consult with an academic advisor for that information.
Major Requirements: 36-44 hours
Political Science
Core Program Requirements: 18 hours
- POL 2013 Political Science Statistics
- POL 2103 Elements of Political Science
- POL 2203 Introduction to Law (OCCC course POLSC 2223 may be taken at OCCC.)
- POL 2303 Introduction to World Politics (OCCC course POLSC 2303 may be taken at OCCC.)
- POL 2413 Introduction to Public Administration (OCCC course POLSC 2103 may be taken at OCCC.)
- POL 4993 Democratic Governance
Political Science Foundation: 9 hours
Complete three courses from ONE of the following groups.
American Politics
- POL 2213 Campaigns and Elections
- POL 4103 American Political Parties
- POL 4123 The Congress
- POL 4263 Media and Politics
- POL 4423 Environmental Politics
- POL 4773 The Presidency
International Affairs
- POL 2713 Intro to Comparative Politics (OCCC course POLSC 2603 may be taken at OCCC.)
- POL 4213 Politics and Society
- POL 4303 European Politics
- POL 4323 Middle East Politics
- POL 4403 Asian Politics
- POL 4543 International Cooperation
- POL 4633 Politics and the World Economy
- POL 4653 International Law
- POL 4673 Islam and Politics
- POL 4733 American Foreign Policy
Law & Courts
- POL 4133 Judicial Process
- POL 4333 Constitutional Law - Civil Liberties
- POL 4343 Constitution & Criminal Procedure
- POL 4373 Constitutional Law - Governmental Powers
- POL 4653 International Law
- POL 4843 Administrative Law
Political Science Focused Electives: 9 hours
- Any Political Science course excluding those used to satisfy Political Science Foundation requirements. (OCCC courses POLSC 2113, POLSC 2123, POLSC 2623 may be taken.)
Modern Language Requirement: 0-8 hours (May be taken at OCCC.)
All students completing a B.A. in Political Science shall complete the first two semesters of a second language. Students may alternatively fulfill the language requirement by proof of academic work in the second language (CLEP test through LANG 1224), four years of high school language courses, or transfer work from another institution.
Minimum Grade Requirements
- Average in (a) all college course work, (b) course work at UCO, and (c) major courses: 2.50
Electives
All UCO degrees require a minimum of 124 credit hours. Electives may be needed to bring total credit hours to 124.
Transfer Policies
Transfer policies are available in the Introduction for Program-to-Program Agreements. This agreement does not include all possible variations for transfer with these programs/majors. The Academic Advisors along with the information in the official catalogs at both institutions are critical to the understanding of the specifics of degree completion.
Disclaimer
The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Central Oklahoma. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.
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