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Contact

Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean, University Transfer
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-126
919-536-7223, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu

Political Science

University Transfer Options

Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Political Science should complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.

The Associate in Arts (AA)

The Associate in Arts (AA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate arts degree at a four-year college or university. Students in this program develop foundational knowledge particularly business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Arts degrees at the universities listed below.

  • NC Central University (NCCU) â€“ BA in Political Science
  • NC State University (NCSU) â€“ BA in Political Science (NC State also offers a BS)
  • UNC-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) â€“ BA in Political Science
  • UNC Greensboro (UNCG) â€“ BA in Political Science

There are many concentrations and related degrees for this major, so students should print out and save the for their major and intended transfer university.

View the printable Political Science Course Selection Guide (pdf).

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a Âé¶¹Ó°ÊÓ university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities. 

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)