Associate of Arts in Political Science in Seattle United States | South Seattle College

This program fulfills the requirements for an Associate in Arts degree with a focus on Political Science. Earning this degree creates opportunities in diverse fields including public service, business, and charitable organizations. It also enables seamless transfer to most four-year institutions with two years of coursework already completed. Political science examines how societies manage both conflict and collaboration. To understand political systems, scholars explore fundamental ideas like fairness, freedom, governance structures, and democratic principles.

The curriculum explores theories about optimal governance systems and the distribution of authority and assets within communities. If these topics interest you, this academic track could be an excellent fit. Through political science studies, you'll deepen your understanding of U.S. government systems, global political structures, philosophical foundations of politics, and analytical techniques. Additionally, you'll develop highly marketable skills including data interpretation, research proficiency, effective communication abilities, and global political awareness that employers across industries value.