Political Science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics at the local, state, national, and international levels. It is dedicated to developing understandings of institutions, practices, and relations that constitute public life and modes of inquiry that promote citizenship. The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Political Science or similar majors.

For political science majors with the goal of applying to CSU as well as UC, there’s a lot of overlap in coursework; students who are applying to UC should consult with a counselor and ASSIST.org to choose the electives that will best satisfy specific UC major requirements.

Students who choose to major in Political Science and related fields can find employment in the public or private sector in the areas of law, government, public relations, business, advocacy, lobbying, international relations, diplomacy, and academia, as well as opportunities in national, state, and local governments. Most careers require more than an Associate degree.
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or AS-T” major as detailed in the transfer section of the catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis.
Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.