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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Political Science for Transfers

***FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS ***

By completing the following Roadmap, you will earn a BA in Political Science. Students should have completed a two-year Transfer with Associate’s Degree program, or a minimum of 60 units completing GE Areas A through E.

The Department of Political Science and Public Administration also sponsors an undergraduate minor in Political Science. The department provides support for numerous programs on campus, including Social Sciences, Liberal Studies, International Studies, Latin American Studies, and Gender Studies. (See the appropriate sections of this catalog.)

The Public Service Internship program enables undergraduate and graduate students to gain practical experience in a professional setting. Students are assigned to administrative, legislative, legal, political, and not-for-profit agencies. Interns normally work 16-20 hours a week and receive academic credit through a special seminar or individual study.

This Roadmap is a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

Third Year
Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose four of the following courses to complete “The Major” as indicated below and in the academic catalog:

 12
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 15
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose three of the following courses to complete “The Major” as indicated below and in the academic catalog:

 9
Elective 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 30
  • Students must complete a Writing Proficiency (WP) course in the last two years of their program. Generally, PSCI 4230 is offered each fall semester and PSCI 3304 is offered each spring semester.
  • Students are required to complete two political theory courses. PSCI 3000 and PSCI 3011 fulfill this requirements. Students may complete other political theory courses as offered by the department and with consultation of their major advisor.
  • Complete Political Science Elective units as indicated:
    - 2 courses in American Politics (6-8 units)
    - 1 course in Comparative Politics (3-4 units)
    - 1 course in International Relations (3-4 units)
    - Political Science electives as approved by major adviser (11-16 units)
  • For a list of courses in these areas, visit the Political Science academic catalog page.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation
Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose three of the following courses to complete “The Major” as indicated below and in the academic catalog:

 9
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 45
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose three of the following courses to complete “The Major” as indicated below and in the academic catalog:

 9
Elective Units 6
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 60
  • Students must complete a Writing Proficiency (WP) course in the last two years of their program. Generally, PSCI 4230 is offered each fall semester and PSCI 3304 is offered each spring semester.
  • Students are required to complete either PSCI 3000 or PSCI 3011 as part of the Political Theory requirement. Students may take both of these to fulfill the requirement or one of these and a second political theory course. Generally, PSCI 3000 is offered each fall semester and PSCI 3011 is offered each spring semester.
  • Complete Political Science Requirement units as indicated:
    - 2 courses in Political Theory (6-7 units)
    - 2 courses in American Politics (6-8 units)
    - 1 course in Comparative Politics (3-4 units)
    - 1 course in International Relations (3-4 units)
    - Political Science electives as approved by major adviser (11-16 units
  • Visit the Political Science academic catalog page for a list of courses in the above areas.
  • Visit the visit the Schedule of Classes for a list of Major Courses offered.
  • For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.