# Political Science (A.A. Degree for Transfer)

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Political Science

Source: https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/program/political-science-aa-t-spring-intersession-2026

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.

### Program Courses & Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Political Science, AA-T: Complete all of the following** | | 18 |
| **Major requirements** | | 3 |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| **Students are required to take the following (List A): Complete all of the following** | | 9 |
| POLT 201 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLT 220 | International Politics | 3 |
| POLT 230 | Political Theory | 3 |
| **Select two (2) courses from the following (List B)** | | 6 |
| ANTH 100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 100H | Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECON 101 | Principles/Micro | 3 |
| ECON 102 | Principles/Macro | 3 |
| HIST 101 | World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST 101H | Honors World Civilizations to the 16th Century | 3 |
| POLT 221 | Women in American Politics | 3 |
| SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |

### Learning Outcomes

-   Demonstrate critical thinking skills and formulate a thesis in a written and/or oral format.
-   Demonstrate a basic knowledge of political institutions and processes of American government.
-   Demonstrate how individuals by applying their political science skills can make a difference in their local communities.