# Political Science (A.A. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Political Science

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Program Code: SAC.POLT.AA

Program Control Number: 04259

The associate degree curriculum in political science prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree.The baccalaureate degree prepares students for law school, teaching, public relations, journalism, government service on the local, state and national levels, and private employment where government institutions are involved.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students who complete an A.A./A.A.T. in Political Science will demonstrate an understanding of American and international political institutions.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| **9 units from 3 courses below.** | | 9 |
| POLT 201 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLT 220 | International Politics | 3 |
| POLT 235 | Identity Politics | 3 |
| POLT 200 | American Political Thought | 3 |
| or POLT 200H | Honors American Political Thought | 3 |
| **4 units from courses below.** | | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| **Elective 9 units. Select electives from the following list.** | | 9 |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| CMPR 100 | The Computer and Society | 3 |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| or HIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| or HIST 102H | Honors World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| or HIST C1001H | United States History to 1877 - Honors | 3 |
| HIST 150 | Latin American Civilization to Independence | 3 |
| HIST 151 | Modern Latin American Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 153 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| IDS 117H | Honors Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| PHIL 106 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| or PHIL 106H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| CMST 140 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| **Total** | | **25** |