Associate Degree in Political Science (Transfer)

Associate Degree 2 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

Lane’s Political Science transfer interest area explores the theory and practice of government and politics. You’ll learn about politics and power from a domestic, comparative, and international perspective. Gaining a background in political science will prepare you for citizenship and political action, while also setting a foundation for careers in government, law, business, and activism. What you'll learn; Local, national, and global civic engagement, Basic political concepts, systems, and theories, Key issues of public policy and politics, Concepts, Critical thinking, political participation, and Civic engagement, theories, and debates in political science. The political science transfer interest area at Lane can help prepare you to transfer to a four year institution. Once enrolled, you’ll work with your advisor to build a degree plan specific to your goals. Earning your Associate of Arts, Oregon Transfer (AAOT) degree with a focus in political science will provide you with the credits you need to transfer to leading four year institutions for more in-depth study. The AAOT offers you the flexibility to choose courses that interest you while meeting university lower division general education requirements. Many students who study political science at Lane go on to pursue four-year degrees in political science or public administration. Political science graduates frequently pursue careers in law, government, non-governmental organizations, and advocacy. 

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Legislative Aide (Entry-Level), Political Campaign Assistant, Legal Assistant (Political or Civil Law Focus), Public Policy Program Assistant, Government Administrative Assistant, Public Affairs Assistant, Community Outreach Coordinator, Nonprofit Program Assistant , Research Assistant, City Planning Aide, Advocacy and Lobbying Support Staff, Public Opinion Survey Assistant, Election Clerk or Poll Worker, Political Communications Assistant, Social Media Coordinator (Political Campaigns or NGOs), Civic Education Program Facilitator, Constituent Services Representative, International Development Program Aide, Human Rights Program Assistant, Academic Department Assistant (Political Science). 

Eligibility Requirements
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Admission Requirement
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Lane Community College below;

1. WASSCE/A level Certificate 

2. School Transcript

3. Passport

4. Recommendation Letter

English Language Requirement

Lane Community College will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Programme Details
Associate Degree Level
2 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
April, 2025 → November, 2025
Closed
March, 2026
June, 2025 → December, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
November, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
April, 2026 → November, 2026
Likely Open
March, 2027
June, 2026 → December, 2026
Likely Open
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