Political Science Transfer Options
University Requirements for Transfer
The following course clusters outline the unique requirements for each transfer major. All of the listed courses can be completed as part of your associate's degree. By completing your associate degree, you will also fulfill the New Mexico General Education requirements.
Political Science (BA) - Catalog 2025-2026
Liberal Arts Emphasis
- POLS 1110 - Introduction to Political Science
- POLS 1120 - American National Government
Please select any three (3) courses from the list below to fulfill your Program-Approved Electives:
- POLS 2110 - Comparative Politics
- POLS 2120 - International Relations
- POLS 2130 - Political Ideas/Introduction to Political Theory
- POLS 2170 - State and Local Politics
Law Emphasis
- POLS 1110 - Introduction to Political Science
- POLS 1120 - American National Government
Please select one course from the list below to fulfill your Program-Approved Elective:
- POLS 2110 - Comparative Politics
- POLS 2120 - International Relations
- POLS 2130 - Political Ideas/Introduction to Political Theory
- POLS 2170 - State and Local Politics
Political Science Catalog 2025–2026
- POLS 1110 – Introduction to Political Science
- One Modern Language Elective*
Please choose the following Program Approved Elective course requirement:
- POLS 1120 – American National Government
- POLS 2120 – International Relations
To maximize transfer credits, we recommend selecting the following courses to fulfill the modern language requirement as part of your Arts and Sciences requirement:
- FREN 1120 – French II
- FREN 2110 – French III
or - SPAN 1120 – Spanish II
- SPAN 2110 – Spanish III
- SPAN 2120 – Spanish IV
or - PORT 1120 – Beginning Portuguese II
or - SIGN 1120 – American Sign Language II
- SIGN 2110 – American Sign Language III
* Based on your selected Modern Language course, please complete the corresponding sequence listed under the Arts and Sciences suggestions to ensure alignment with transfer requirements.
Political Science
- POLS 1110 - Introduction to Political Science
- POLS 1120 - American National Government *
or
POLS 2150 - Public Policy and Administration* - POLS 2110 - Comparative Politics *
or
POLS 2120 - International Relations * - POLS 2130 - Political Ideas/Introduction to Political Theory*
or
POLS 2140 - Introduction to Political Analysis *
Please choose one courses from the following list:
- POLS 1120 - American National Government
- POLS 2150 - Public Policy and Administration
- POLS 2110 - Comparative Politics
- POLS 2120 - International Relations
- POLS 2130 - Political Ideas/Introduction to Political Theory
- POLS 2140 - Introduction to Political Analysis
*Please select this UNM program requirement to fulfill your Program Approved Elective Option.
Political Science
- POLS 2130 - Political Ideas/Introduction to Political Theory
- POLS 2140 - Introduction to Political Analysis
Please choose three courses from the following list:
- POLS 1110 - Introduction to Political Science
- POLS 1120 - American National Government
- POLS 2110 - Comparative Politics
- POLS 2120 - International Relations
- POLS 2150 - Public Policy and Administration
To obtain a Bachelor of Science, complete the following courses in addition to the ones mentioned above:
- PSYC 2510 - Statistical Principles for Psychology
- ECON 2110 - Macroeconomic Principles
- ECON 2120 - Microeconomic Principles
Learn About the Political Science Program at CNM
The Political Science program teaches the theory and practice of politics and the description and analysis of political systems and political behavior. Earn an Associate of Arts and pursue work as a Political Scientist, Compliance Manager, and more.