Political Science
A.A. Degree Political Science · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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):
- 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 |
| orPOLS 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 |
| orPOLT 200H | Honors American Political Thought | 3 |
| 4 units from courses below. | 4 | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| orENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| Elective 9 units. Select electives from the following list. | 9 | |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| orANTH 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 |
| orHIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| orHIST 102H | Honors World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| orHIST 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 |
| orPHIL 106H | Honors Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| orSOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| CMST 140 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| Total | 25 | |