Program Overview

Political science is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior. Political science subfields include political theory, political economy, policy studies and analysis, comparative politics, international relations, pre-law and a host of related fields. Political scientists use both humanistic and scientific perspectives and tools and a variety of methodological approaches to examine the process, systems, and political dynamics of all countries and regions of the world.

Requirements

AA-T Degree Requirements Major: Core and Selective Requirements
Complete Core Courses, 9 units Units
POLS C1000 American Government and Politics 3 units
POLS 150 Introduction to Political Theory 3 units
POLS 170 Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 units
POLS 130 Introduction to International Relations 3 units
LIST A: Select two courses (6 units minimum) Units
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics 4 units
POLS 103 Critical Thinking and Political Analysis 3 units
POLS 310 California State and Local Government 3 units
LIST B: Select one (3 units) Units
ETHN 108 Rethinking Race, Gender, and Nation 3 units
SOCI 141 Ethnicity and Race in Society 3 units
Total Required Major Units: 18 - 19

Completion of Cal-GETC (California General Education Transfer Curriculum)

Elective courses:

Additional CSU or UC transferable courses needed to meet the minimum 60 CSU transferable unit requirement.

Please refer to Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Requirements for more information.