{
  "college": "santiago-canyon-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "departmentName": "Political Science",
  "id": "political-science-aa-t-spring-intersession-2026",
  "name": "Political Science",
  "award": "A.A. Degree for Transfer",
  "department": "political-science",
  "sourceUrl": "https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/program/political-science-aa-t-spring-intersession-2026",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Political Science guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University to pursue a baccalaureate degree and 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.\n\n### Program Courses & Requirements"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Political Science, AA-T: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "18"
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Major requirements",
          "units": "3"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "POLS C1000",
          "title": "American Government and Politics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "POLS C1000H",
          "title": "American Government and Politics - Honors",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Students are required to take the following (List A): Complete all of the following",
          "units": "9"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "POLT 201",
          "title": "Introduction to Comparative Politics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "POLT 220",
          "title": "International Politics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "POLT 230",
          "title": "Political Theory",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Select two (2) courses from the following (List B)",
          "units": "6"
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANTH 100",
          "title": "Introduction to Cultural Anthropology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANTH 100H",
          "title": "Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON 101",
          "title": "Principles/Micro",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ECON 102",
          "title": "Principles/Macro",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST 101",
          "title": "World Civilizations to the 16th Century",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST 101H",
          "title": "Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "POLT 221",
          "title": "Women in American Politics",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 100",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 100H",
          "title": "Honors Introduction to Sociology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n-   Demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate a thesis in a written and/or oral format.\n-   Demonstrate a basic knowledge of political institutions and processes of American government.\n-   Demonstrate how individuals by applying their political science skills can make a difference in their local communities."
    }
  ]
}