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
- The student will be able to 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 CSU transferable coursework.
- 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 State University General Education (CSU GE) Breadth pattern or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. For more information, refer to the catalog section, “Certificate of Achievement” under Graduation, Certificates, and Degree Requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| PS 102 | INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 3 |
| PS 103 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT | 3 |
| PS 104 | INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3 |
| List A: select two courses | 6-7 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | ||
| STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | ||
or SOC 270 | STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | |
| STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | ||
or SOC 280 | STATISTICAL METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES | |
| ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | ||
| List B: select one course | 3 | |
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II | ||
| AMERICAN CIVILIZATION I | ||
| AMERICAN CIVILIZATION II | ||
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
or AFRO 110 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | |
| AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
or AFRO 111 | AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | |
| ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
or ASIA 112 | ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | |
| ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
or ASIA 113 | ASIAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | |
| LATIN AMERICA AND THE UNITED STATES I | ||
| LATIN AMERICA AND THE UNITED STATES II | ||
| MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
or MAS 141 | MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY I | |
| MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
or MAS 142 | MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY II | |
| NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY I | ||
or HIST 152 | NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY I | |
| NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY II | ||
or HIST 153 | NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY II | |
| 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.