Political Science Associate in Art for Transfer
Political Science is the scientific study of politics, structure of governments at
the national, state and local levels, policy making and policy makers. As such, it
encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary subjects, including economics, history,
law, and philosophy. One major concern of political science is educating each generation
of how democracy works, what are its benefits relative to other governmental systems.
Lacking such knowledge can threaten our very existence since democracy is dependent
upon a well-informed and civic-minded citizenry. This degree is an excellent general
preparation for careers in conflict resolution, criminal justice, diplomacy, civil
service, education, elections, journalism, the practice of law, public administration
and public policy, public service, and research.The Associate in Arts in Political
Science for Transfer, also called the Political Science AA-T Degree, prepares students
to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor’s degrees in Political Science.
Semester 1
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| PS 001 |
Introduction to Government |
3 |
| ENG 001A |
English Composition |
4 |
| CSU GE Area A1 |
Oral Communication |
3 |
| CSU GE Area B1 |
Physical Sciences |
3-4 |
Semester 2
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| SOC 003 or MATH 014 |
Fundamentals of Statistics or Statistical Methods |
3-4 |
| PS 002 or PS 003/PHIL 003 or PS 004 |
Introduction to Comparative Governments or Introduction to Political Theory or Introduction
to International Relations |
6 |
| CSU GE Area A3 |
Critical Thinking |
3 |
| CSU GE Area B2 |
Life Sciences |
3-4 |
Semester 3
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| ANTH 002 or ECON 001 or HIST 017 or PS 005 |
Cultural Anthropology or Principles of Macroeconomics or US History through Reconstruction
or The American Presidency |
6 |
| CSU GE Area C1 |
Arts |
3 |
| CSU GE Area C2 |
Humanities |
3 |
| CSU GE Area C1 or C2 |
Arts or Humanities |
3 |
Semester 4
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| CSU GE Area D |
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| CSU GE Area D |
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| CSU GE Area E |
Lifelong Learning & Self-Development |
3 |
| CSU GE Area F |
Ethnic Studies |
3 |
| HIST 017 or 018 |
U.S. History |
3 |
Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting CSU GE or IGETC GE courses.
CSU GE Courses
