Course variations

Program modules

The following courses are required: 1. Successful completion of general studies requirements for B. A. Degree. 2. Successful completion of the following degree programs (36 hours total) - Core Courses: GOVT 291: American Government (3 hours); HIST 202: U. S. to 1865 (3 hours); HIST 203: U. S. since 1865 (3 hours); HGP 471: Senior Seminar (3 hours). 24 Hours with at least three hours from each of the following fields: Political Theory: GOVT 436: American Thought (3 hours); GOVT 466: Ancient Political Theory (3 hours); GOVT 467: Modern Political Theory (3 hours); GOVT 379: Topics in Political Theory (3 hours); GOVT 479: Topics in Political Theory (3 hours). American Politics: GOVT 303: Current Political Issues (3 hours); GOVT 306: Public Opinion, Elections and the Media; GOVT 429: Constitutional Law I (3 hours); GOVT 430: Constitutional Law II (3 hours); GOVT 450: Legislative Process (3 hours); GOVT 379: Topics in American Government (3 hours); GOVT 479: Topics in American Government (3 hours). Comparative Politics: GOVT 307: Intro. to World Government (3 hours); GOVT 308: Pacific Rim/21st Century World (3 hours); GOVT 325: Political Movements in Latin America (3 hours); GOVT 393: Women, Politics, and Culture (3 hours); GOVT 379: Topics in Comparative Government (3 hours); GOVT 479: Topics in Comparative Government (3 hours). World Politics: GOVT 300: Introduction to World Politics (3 hours); GOVT 301: Dynamics of International Relations (3 hours); GOVT 468: U. S.-Latin American Relations (3 hours); GOVT 379: Topics in International Relations (3 hours); GOVT 479: Topics in International Relations (3 hours).

Entry requirement for international students

First-time students may apply for admission any time after the completion of their junior year in high school. Strong candidates for admission into the baccalaureate program must have a minimum 80 index, according to the Colorado Commission of Higher Education admissions eligibility index. Applicants graduating from high school in 2008 and 2009, must also have completed the Colorado Higher Education Admissions Requirements (HEAR) during high school: Four units of English; Three units of mathematics (Algebra I and higher); Three units of natural/physical science (including two units lab-based science); Three units of social science (including one unit of U.S. or world history); Two units of academic electives. Applicants with an index below 80 and/or who have not completed the HEAR coursework will be considered for conditional admission into the baccalaureate program or for admission into the associate program. Applicants in this situation are strongly encouraged to submit a personal statement and/or letter(s) of recommendation. Note: Adams State College’s role and mission enables the college to admit any qualified student who graduates from a San Luis Valley high school. Applicants who successfully complete the GED with a minimum score of 450 may be considered for admission. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) on the TOEFL exam is considered acceptable. If a student attends an ESL program, successful completion of level 109 is considered acceptable.

Qualification

Bachelor degree

Awarding body

Adams State College

Department name

Department of History, Government and Philosophy