Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Science in Political Science
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
There are no specific admission requirements for this degree plan.
The baccalaureate degree is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply to all baccalaureate degrees. The student must complete all Cardinal Core requirements, complete all required courses and program requirements listed in this form, have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.00, or higher, complete 120 hours applicable to this program, or more if required by the program, and complete at least 60 hours at an accredited 4-year institution.
Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion.
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Science in Political Science Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 121 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (34 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Writing I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Writing II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM 181 or COM 252 | Basic Public Speaking OR Intro to Interpersonal Communication | 3 | COMM 111 OR COMM 115 |
POL 101 | American Government | 3 | POLS 201 |
POL 235 | World Politics | 3 | POLS 204 |
ECO 202 | Macroeconomics* | 3 | ECON 202 |
HIS XXX | Heritage* - HIS 101, 102, 108 or 109 | 3 | HIST 101, 102, 104 or 105 |
TBS XXX | Arts & Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | A/H XXX |
TBS XXX | Natural Science w/Lab | 4 | NS and SL XXX |
TBS XXX | Math Gen Ed | 3 | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Additional Natural Science or Quantitative Reasoning Course | 3 | TBD XXX |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 34 |
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*For Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, two disciplines must be represented and different from those in the Arts and Humanities category.
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student.
TBD XXX means to be determined by UofL based on course selected.
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements (6 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
POL 255 | State Government | 3 | POLS 306 |
POL 210 | Culture and Politics in the Third World | 3 | POLS 202 |
| Subtotal: Associate in Arts Requirements | 6 |
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Category 3: KCTCS Electives (21 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Fast Track Test* | 0-3 | CIS 100x |
FYE 105 | First-Year Experience | 3 | GEN 101 |
ECO 201 | Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 201 |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language or elective** | 4 | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language or elective** | 4 | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language or elective** | 3 | TBD XXX |
TBS XXX | Foreign Language or elective** | 3-6 | TBD XXX |
| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 20-23 |
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TOTAL Associate Degree Hours | 60-63 |
*If digital literacy requirement is met outside of a course, additional credits will be required in order to fulfill elective requirements.
**All Foreign Language courses must be in the same area. Electives can be used towards a minor and students should work with their advisor on options.
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (60 Hours)
UofL Course Code | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
POLS 325 or 326 | Public Administration or Public Policy | 3 |
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POLS 390 | Political Research | 3 |
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POLS 495 (CUE) | Senior Seminar - CUE, WR | 3 |
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POLS Electives | TBD | 9 |
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Law and Jurisprudence Area | Select three courses: POLS 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 320, 332 (WR), 342, 407, 444 | 9 | POL 255 |
Public Policy Area | POLS 302, 304-305, 310, 325-326, 333, 335, 348, 405, 444, 505, 510, 511, 512 | 6 |
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Hum/NS Electives | 300 level or above | 6 |
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SS Electives any level | Any level Social Science electives outside POLS | 6 |
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300+ SS Electives | 300+ Social Science electives outside POLS | 6 |
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300+ Electives | TBD | 6-12 |
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| Subtotal: UofL Major Requirements | 61 |
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TOTAL Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
WR - two approved courses at the 300 level or above
No more than 6 hours of POLS 430, POLS 510 and/or POLS 512 may count toward the major.
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours
KCTCS General Education Core | 34 |
KCTCS Associate in Arts Requirements | 6 |
KCTCS Electives | 21 |
UofL Major Requirements | 61 |
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 121 |
Updated: October 2026