Political Science

Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act (SB1440)

Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01845)

Political Science is the study of the theory and practice of government. Prelaw is the preparation for the study of application of law within the juridical system of government. Public administration is the study of the implementation practices of the governmental agencies and legal bodies. These three departments are closely related through the common interests of the people and in service of the populace either at the local, state, or national level. These departments explore social behavior, customs, rules, and practices within the context of the self-defined common good of the community and the willingness of the members of the community to delegate authority under proscribed conditions to individuals, groups, and agencies. 

Program Student Learning Outcome

  • Identify and evaluate systems of government in order to better participate in civil society.

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

  • Completion of minimum 60 semester or 90 quarter units of transferable degree applicable courses.
  • Minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all transferable coursework, including a minimum "C" grade (or "Pass") required in each course for Cal-GETC.
  • Minimum 18 semester or 27 quarter units in major or area of emphasis with a minimum grade of “C” (or “Pass”) for each course in the major.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.  

SDSU Note: San Diego State University (SDSU) accepts this ADT for transferring into the Political Science BA major.  Check SDSU Transfer Pathways and consult with an academic counselor.

Required Core
POLS C1000AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS3
PS 103INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT3
PS 104INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS3
List A: select two courses6-7
PS 101
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE
PSYC/SOC 270
STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
PSYC/SOC 280
STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
STAT C1000
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
List B: select one course3
ECON 101
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I
ECON 102
PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II
HIST 100
AMERICAN CIVILIZATION I
HIST 101
AMERICAN CIVILIZATION II
HIST/AFRO 110
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I
HIST/AFRO 111
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II
HIST/ASIA 112
ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I
HIST/ASIA 113
ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II
HIST 121
LATIN AMERICA AND THE UNITED STATES I
HIST 122
LATIN AMERICA AND THE UNITED STATES II
HIST/MAS 141
MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I
HIST/MAS 142
MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II
NAIS/HIST 152
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY I
NAIS/HIST 153
NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY II
Total Units18-19
*

Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should complete courses specific to the transfer institution of choice. University requirements vary from institution to institution and are subject to change. Therefore, it is important to verify transfer major preparation and general education requirements through consultation with a counselor in either the Counseling Center or Career and Transfer Connections. See catalog Transfer Courses Information section for further information.