Civics Concentration - Liberal Studies

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This is a concentration within the Bachelor of Arts program in Liberal Studies. Please view the information for the Department of Liberal Studies in conjunction with this concentration information.

The Liberal Studies Concentration in Civics is designed to prepare future teachers with a knowledge of United States political institutions, political culture and processes needed to meet the civics requirements of students K-12.

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Requirements

(15 units)

In consultation with an adviser, complete at least 15 units as follows:

1. One of the following introductory, lower division courses:

(3 units)

PSCI 2000 - Introduction to Political Science 3 unit(s)
or
PSCI 2030 - Global Politics 3 unit(s)

2. Two of the following courses on government, issues, and political structure:

(6-8 units)

PSCI 2500 - Legislative Process 3 unit(s)
PSCI 3220 - Constitutional Law 4 unit(s)
PSCI 3225 - Civil Liberties 4 unit(s)
PSCI 3330 - California Politics 3 unit(s)
PSCI 4230 - The Presidency (WP) 3 unit(s)
PSCI 4315 - Public Policy Making 3 unit(s)

3. One of the following courses on political thought / global issues:

(3-4 units)

PSCI 3030 - American Political Thought 3 unit(s)
PSCI 3410 - Comparative Politics Latin America 4 unit(s)
PSCI 3430 - Comp Politics: Middle East 3 unit(s)
PSCI 3600 - International Relations 4 unit(s)
PSCI 4050 - Political Ideologies 4 unit(s)
PSCI 4640 - Foreign Policy Issues 3 unit(s)

4. One of the following on multicultural / policy issues:

(3-4 units)

PSCI 3444 - Gender and Sexuality Middle East 4 unit(s)
PSCI 4310 - Ethnic and Gender Politics 4 unit(s)
PSCI 4318 - Environmental Policy and Politics 4 unit(s)
PSCI 4325 - Land Use Planning 3 unit(s)
PSCI 4326 - Agricultural Policy and Regulations 4 unit(s)
PSCI 4330 - Urban Politics 4 unit(s)

Note:

Other courses may be substituted by concentration advisor.