Political Science - Associate in Arts Transfer Degree
Plan Code: 5005B/C
This program offers students a comprehensive education in the theoretical as well as practical applications of the discipline. A variety of offered political science courses aid in familiarizing students with the diverse and interrelated subfields in the area of Political Science. The mission of this program (Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree) is to provide a definitive course of study in political science to a diverse population of students, ultimately preparing those students for transfer to California State University. This program in political science (Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree) is a broad theoretical and practical major that is applicable to everyday life, which further fulfills the general requirements of the California State University transfer system.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Students will demonstrate a systematic knowledge of the nature and scope of political science, particularly in terms of American government and politics.
- Students will develop the necessary skills to civically participate in ways that support a representative democracy.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| POLSC 1/1H | Introduction to Government | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 3 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete THREE (3) courses from LIST A: | ||
| LIST A | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory (3) | ||
| Comparative Government (3) | ||
| World Politics (3) | ||
| Introduction to Political Science (3) | ||
| Elementary Statistics (4) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 9-10 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete TWO (2) courses from LIST B: | ||
| LIST B | ||
Any course from LIST A not already used | ||
| Intro to Ethnic Histories and Identity (3) | ||
or SOCSC 7 | Intro to Ethnic Histories and Identity (3) | |
| Issues of American Government (3) | ||
| The Constitution, Law and Society (3) | ||
| Introduction to Public Administration (3) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| Required Courses | 18-19 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-99, if needed, to reach 60 transferable units.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a CSU that consist of either the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.