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Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

If you complete the following at Butler County Community College:

  • This course is the study of the basic process of National Government: the Congress, the President, and the Judiciary. Other topics covered include federalism, political parties, elections, interest groups, civil liberties, and public policy.
    Credits
    3.00

You may receive up to 3.00 credits at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania:

  • Designed to give a broad, general knowledge of the workings of the American national government - the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Stress is placed on the application of government in our daily lives as that concept relates to the theory of government. (Social Science General Education Course). Distance Learning version of RPO 111 to be offered as an "On-line" course in which more than 80% of the instruction will be completed outside of the classroom.
    Credits
    3.00

Additional Information

Notes

This course meets the requirements of Category 5 in the Transfer Credit Framework