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 | |||||
| American Government | 3 | PSC 104 American Political Process | 3 | PSC 103 American Constitution | 3 |
| Political Philosophy | 3 | PSC 111 Western Political Tradition | 3 | PSC 150 Comparative Government & Politics | 3 |
| International Politics | 3 | PSC 140 International Relations | 3 | PSC 401 Political Science Capstone | 1 |
| Research Methods | 3 | EDU 303 Research Methods | 3 | PSC Major Electives (300/400 level) | 6 |
| Political Science Electives | 9 | PSC Major Electives | 9 | Additional PSC Electives | 7 |
| Criminal Justice Courses | 6 | PSC Major Electives | 6 | ||
| Ethics | 3 | PSC Major Elective | 3 | ||
| State & Local Government | 3 | PSC Major Elective | 3 | ||
| Major Total | 21 | 21 | 13 | ||
| Core (General Education) | |||||
| Writing I | 3 | ENG 111 Academic Writing | 3 | GRIF 201 | 1 |
| Writing II & Literature | 3 | ENG 112 Writing About Literature | 3 | RST 101 Religious Studies | 3 |
| Philosophy | 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 |
| History | 3 | Diversity Attribute | 3 | Free Electives | 28 |
| Additional History Elective | 3 | Global Awareness | 3 | ||
| Philosophy Elective | 3 | Field 2 Philosophy | 3 | ||
| 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.
Transfer pathways 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.