Political Science

Summary

The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Political Science or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

Award Notes: The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

• Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
• Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
• Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
• Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Political Science Program will be able to:

1. Comprehend information from a variety of sources.
2. Integrate logical thinking, including informed fact and assessment, based upon theories and practices in the field, tying together classical and contemporary ideas of political theory and practice, including international relations, local and national government, interest groups and other modalities of the political landscape.
3. Organize the comprehension of the fields of Political Science as expressed through written and oral sources.
4. Apply appropriate learning and analysis theories within the field, explain these through writing and oral methodologies.
5. Develop skills in problem solving, communication, critical thinking within the interrelationship of Political Science to other fields of the social sciences.

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