SUNY Niagara A.A. Humanities & Social Sciences → Canisius University (CU) B.A. Political Science
| NCCC Coursework | Credits | Canisius Equivalency | Credits | Remaining Canisius Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major Coursework | |||||
PSC 101 American Government Social Science Elective | 3 | PSC 104 American Political Process | 3 | PSC 103 American Constitution | 3 |
PHI 155 Political Philosophy Humanities Elective | 3 | PSC 111 Western Political Tradition | 3 | PSC 150 Comparative Government & Politics | 3 |
PSC 102 International Politics Social Science Elective | 3 | PSC 140 International Relations | 3 | PSC 401 Political Science Capstone | 1 |
CRJ 301 Research Methods Social Science Elective | 3 | EDU 303 Research Methods | 3 | PSC Major Electives (300/400 level) | 6 |
| Political Science Major Electives (Choose 3 courses) | 9 | PSC Major Electives | 9 | Additional PSC Electives | 7 |
CRJ 101 Criminal Justice Courses Social Science Elective | 6 | PSC Major Electives | 6 | ||
| PHI 153 Ethics | 3 | PSC Major Elective | 3 | ||
| PSC 213 State and Local Government | 3 | PSC Major Elective | 3 | ||
| Major Total | 21 | 21 | 13 | ||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| ENG 101 Writing I | 3 | ENG 111 Academic Writing | 3 | GRIF 201 Griffin Transfer Experience | 1 |
| ENG 102 Writing II & Literature | 3 | ENG 112 Writing About Literature | 3 | RST 101 Religious Studies | 3 |
PHI 149 Intro to Philosophy SUNY Gen Ed Humanities | 3 | PHI 101 Intro to Philosophy | 3 | Field 1 Religious Studies | 3 |
| Natural Science | 3 | Field 6 Natural Science | 3 | Ethics Attribute | 3 |
| Arts & Literature | 6 | Field 3 Arts & Literature | 6 | Global or Diversity Attribute | 3 |
| Health & Wellness | 2 | Free Elective | 2 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 | Field 7 Quantitative Sciences | 3 | Core Capstone | 3 |
HIS 120 History US History to 1865 or HIS 122 The US Since 1865 SUNY Gen Ed | 3 | Diversity Attribute | 3 | Free Electives | 28 |
HIS 112 World Civilizations II Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | Global Awareness | 3 | ||
| Choose any Philosophy Elective (do not choose PHI 149) | 3 | Field 2 Philosophy | 3 | ||
| SPE 102 Public Speaking | 3 | Oral Communication | 3 | ||
| Free Electives | 6 | Free Electives | 6 | ||
| Core Total | 41 | 41 | 47 | ||
| Total | 62 | 62* | 60 | ||
Notes
- Students must earn a C- or better for transfer; C+ required for Political Science major courses.
- *A maximum of 66 credits can be transferred from a two-year college.
- A minimum of 18 credits in the major must be completed at Canisius.
- 120 total credits are required for graduation.
Articulation Agreements are intended as general guides and are subject to change. Course availability, program requirements, and articulation agreements may be updated. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor to confirm the most current requirements.