Political Science for Transfer (AA-T)
In support of the established SB 1440, the Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act, and the college’s mission, vision and values, Grossmont College has created the Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree. Students earning this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will have fulfilled the lower-division major preparation requirements for a degree considered similar at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Political Science is perhaps the oldest organized academic discipline in western civilization, and a major in this field prepares students for a variety of challenges. This transfer degree in political science can lead to a transfer to a university where one can continue work leading to a baccalaureate degree in political science, public administration or public policy. In addition, there are selected entry level positions in business and government open to the graduate with an Associate in Arts degree in Political Science. Some individuals follow the steps necessary to go beyond an undergraduate degree and enter graduate schools leading to career in law, government service, national security, or industry. Outlined below is the program that fulfills the lower division requirements for most majors in political science in universities. For special requirements, the student should consult the baccalaureate granting institution he/ she is considering for matriculation.
The following is required for an Associate Degree for Transfer:
- Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major.
- A grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements, General Education & Transfer Information section for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Think critically and effectively express their views in written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrate the skills for contemporary world citizen.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of US and world politics as well as the broad discipline of political science.
- Pursue advanced study in political science and relevant career-oriented programs.
- Critically analyze the nature of power in political systems including the roles played by institutional and non-institutional actors.
Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select three of the following: | 9 | |
| Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| List A | ||
| Select two of the following: | 7 | |
| Any Require Core course not used, or | ||
| Introduction to Politics and Political Analysis | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or ANTH-215 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
or PSY-215 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
or SOC-215 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
or ECON-215 | Statistics for Business and Economics | |
| List B | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Any Required Core or List A course not used, or | ||
| Economic Issues and Policies | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Introduction to California Governments and Politics | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Government and Politics | ||
| Introduction to Middle East Government and Politics | ||
| American Foreign Policy | ||
| State and Society in the Asia Pacific | ||
| Units in the major | 19 | |
| Plus General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Complete transferable units as needed to reach 60.