Dec 05, 2025  
2025-26 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-26 Academic Catalog

Roadmap: B.A. in Political Science for Transfers


This roadmap is intended for students who have completed an Associate’s Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) or who have completed the equivalent pre-requisites. Please consult your STAN Degree Progress and academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

Third Year

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
Political Theory Course 
3  
Major courses may be taken in any order. See program catalog for course lists. Students are encouraged to consult course selections with faculty advisor.   
Major Requirement  
American Politics Course 
 
Major Requirement  
PSCI Upper-division Elective 
4
 
GE UD 2 or 5 
Choose one: 
  • Upper-division Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning 
  • Upper-division Physical & Biological Sciences
3
 
Student Success Skills
Student Success Skills Course
1
 
Units to 120
General Elective
2
 
 
Semester Units
16
 
 
Cumulative Total
16
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
American Politics Course 
 
Major Requirement 
International Relations Course 
 
Major Requirement
PSCI Upper-division Elective  
4
 
GE UD 4 
Upper-division Social & Behavioral Sciences 
3
 
Units to 120 
General Elective  
3
 
 
Semester Units
16
 
 
Cumulative Total
32
 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation*

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
Choose one: 
PSCI 3010 also fulfills the University’s Writing Proficiency Requirement
Major Requirement
PSCI Upper-division Elective 
4
 
GE UD 3 
Upper-division Arts & Humanities 
3
 
Writing Proficiency
Writing Proficiency Course
3
May double-count with major; ensure minimum unit requirement met overall
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
 
Semester Units
16
 
 
Cumulative Total
48
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
PSCI Upper-division Elective 
4   
 
Major Requirement 
Comparative Politics Course
3
 
Units to 120 
General Elective  
3  
Select a course that meets the Sociocultural Inquiry requirement, if still needed 
Units to 120
General Elective
2
 
 
Semester Units
14
 
 
Cumulative Total
60
To qualify for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 120 units overall.