Political Science

Associate in Arts for Transfer

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The Las Positas College Political Science program offers courses that lead to an Associate of Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree. Students will have guaranteed admission to a California State University (CSU) campus upon successful completion of the program requirements. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether this degree is the best option for their transfer goals. General education requirements should be selected carefully based on the intended transfer institution.

Completion Requirements:

1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
   1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or CA State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
   2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C " (or "P'') or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Required Core: (4 Units)
Units

Course	Units
POLI 7 (Introduction to American Government)	4

 

List A: Select Three (9-10 Units)

Course	Units
MATH 40 (Statistics and Probability)	4
POLI 20 (Comparative Government)	3
POLI 25 (Introduction to Political Theory)	3
POLI 30 (International Relations)	3

 

List B: Select Two (6-7 Units)

Course	Units
Any List A course not already used	3-4
HIST 7 (US History Through Reconstruction)	3
HIST 8 (US History Post-Reconstruction)	3
POLI 12 (Introduction to California State and Local Government)	3
SOC 5 (Introduction to Global Studies)	3

 

Units

Units Category	Units
Total Units in the Major	19 - 20
Additional General Education and Elective Units	40 - 41
Total Units	60

See the Las Positas College California State University General Education-Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units are CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.