Political Science
Associate in Arts
Transfer Preparation* (Major Code: 01840)
Prepares students for law school, teaching, government services on the local, state, and national levels, and private employment where government institutions are involved. Careers are also available in public relations and journalism.
Program Student Learning Outcome
- Student will be able to identify and evaluate governments, public policies, political systems, processes, political behavior, trends, issues, and relationships that contribute to the local, national, and global political experience.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | ||
| PS 101 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | 3 |
| PS 102 | INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 3 |
| PS 103 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| PS 104 | INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3 |
| MATH 119 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | 3-4 |
| or SOC/PSYC 270 | STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| CULTURE AND THE MEDIA | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY | ||
| ETHICS: THEORY AND PRACTICE | ||
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
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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.
To earn an associate degree, additional general education and graduation requirements must be completed.