Political Science for Transfer
AA-T Degree Political Science · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Political Science for Transfer - AA-T
Description
Political Science, the study of politics and government, examines ways and means by which societies identify and solve problems. The exercise of power in decision-making processes and its effect on societal resources is explored and weighed. Political values and beliefs are determined and evaluated for further depth of understanding.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in preparation to pursue a career in the field of law, government service, city management, public administration, foreign service, journalism, business, and teaching, or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Distinguish between individual and citizen, and identify the impacts a citizen has on public policy.
- Critically analyze a pro/con argument.
- Identify the competing motivations behind the political behaviors of individuals and groups, and the constraints to those behaviors.
- Identify the fundamental principles of a republican government, and compare and contrast with other forms of government (e.g. dictatorships, monarchies, theocracies.)
- Identify social, political, and economic forces necessary to achieve a constitutional order.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 3 | |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| List A - Any three courses: | 9-10 | |
| PS 2 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PS 4 | Political Theory | 3 |
| PS 7 | International Relations | 3 |
| PS 10 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| Choose one: | ||
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orSCSCI 10 | Statistics for Social Science | 4 |
| List B - Any two courses from the following, or any courses not taken from List A: | 6-7 | |
| PS 3 | California Politics and Culture | 3 |
| PS 21 | Urban Politics | 3 |
| PS 25 | Latino Politics | 3 |
| PS 32 | Law and Society | 3 |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| PSYCH 80 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| orSOC 80 | Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology | 4 |
| Total | 18-20 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: A361
Program Control Number: 36531
TOP Code: 2207.00
CIP Code: 45.1001