Political Science

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) includes a selection of courses designed to prepare students to transfer to California State University campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Political Science. The degree prepares students to demonstrate basic understanding of American democracy and the United States Constitution, political thought and ideas, law, as well as global dynamics of international security, political economy and other political systems throughout the world. The degree is ideal for students who plan to transfer for further study to pursue a baccalaureate degree in political science.

The following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:

1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
2. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
3. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Identify their own political ideology and the critical elements of their own political socialization process.
2. Identify the influence of Classical Liberalism on 17th-18th Century ideology, contemporary mainstream political parties, and Constitutional protections.
3. Identify and analyze international relations theories that explain war & peace, the nature of military alliances, trade agreements and globalization.
4. Identify social problems through the lens of democratic theory, as well as other comparative systems of government.