Political Science - AA
This program focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior including instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes.
Institution Wide Outcomes
Hutchinson Community College is committed to a tradition of excellence in education that prepares students for success in academics, careers, and life.
To achieve this goal, HutchCC has established five Institution-Wide Outcomes (IWO) that are embedded into all academic courses. These outcomes are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically and make reasonable judgments by analyzing, combining, and evaluating information.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to access and manipulate information through various methods.
- Demonstrate effective communication through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Demonstrate effective quantitative-reasoning and computational skills.
Accreditation
Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
