Political science courses offer insight into events at the local, state, national and international level. Students develop critical thinking and other useful skills for a broad range of careers including education, public service and law. Most career options require more than two years of college study.

The associate in arts in political science for transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

In order to earn the degree, students must:

   - Complete 60 CSU-transferable units.

   - Education pattern (CSU GE); or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern, including the Area 1C requirement for Oral Communication.

   - Complete a minimum of 18 units in the major.

   - Attain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.

   - Earn a grade of “C“ or higher in all courses required for the major.

计划学习成果：

   - Recognize political values embedded in systems of political thought.

   - Describe the basic structures and procedures of American government.

   - Describe the relative impact of federal, state and local governments on the inhabitants of California.

   - Describe the content and origins of several world philosophies.

   - Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental political concepts.

   - Recognize and discuss various elements of power in political activity. 

工作机会 ：

   - Education

   - Public service

   - 法律