ADT in Political Science

The goal of the Political Science Program at Citrus College is to prepare students to develop a fundamental understanding of the systematic study of theories, institutions, and processes related to the distribution of power and its use in the maintenance of order and promotion of equality and justice. The core courses in the Political Science major will introduce students to the fields in the discipline:

- Political Theory, which includes the study of major philosophic works related to power and politics;

- American Government, which studies institutions and linkage organizations that characterize government in the United States;

- Comparative Politics, which studies the political systems of other countries and exposure to the comparative method;

- International Relations, which analyzes phenomena related to the interaction between sovereign states and other actors in the international system.

The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students to continue their education at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree. Successful completion of the transfer degree in Political Science guarantees the student acceptance to a local California State University. Students who complete this degree may also seek to continue their education at the University of California or other baccalaureate degree granting institutions, although admission is not guaranteed.

A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Political Science A.A.-Transfer Degree will:

  1. Demonstrate an ability to write clearly and accurately about social scientific phenomena related to political science using collegiate level grammar, vocabulary, and logic.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of historical foundations, political institutions, and processes involved in the distribution and use of power in politics.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic research methods, qualitative and quantitative, used in the study of political science as preparation for upper-division work.

Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following 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 the California 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.

ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 

Required courses:
POLI 103American Government and Politics3
or POLI 103H American Government and Politics - Honors
POLI 105Comparative Politics3
POLI 108Political Theory3
POLI 116International Relations3
Select two (2) of the following:
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors
Principles of Macroeconomics3
Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors
Principles of Microeconomics3
Cultural Geography3
History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E.3
History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors
History of World Civilization since 15003
History of the United States before 18773
History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
History of the United States since 18773
History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
The World in Conflict - The 20th Century, a History3
Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period3
Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period - Honors
Humanities from the Renaissance through the 19th Century3
Humanities in the Modern Period3
Introduction to Philosophy3
Introduction to Philosophy - Honors
Total Units18

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
MATH 165
Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
4
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
COUN 160
Strategies for College Success
or Pathways to Careers in the Social and Behavioral Sciences
3
POLI 103
American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
 Units14
Winter Term 1
SPCH 100
Interpersonal Communication
or Interpersonal Communication - Honors
or Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
or Small Group Communication
3
 Units3
Spring Term 1
POLI 105 Comparative Politics 3
GEOG 102 Cultural Geography 3
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors
3
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of Women in the United States
3
 Units12
Summer Term 1
GEOG 103
Introduction to Global Studies
or World Regional Geography
or Global Issues
3
 Units3
Fall Term 2
POLI 108 Political Theory 3
ANTH 212L Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab 1
ANTH 212 Introduction to Physical Anthropology 3
ARCH 250
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art
or History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Dance
or History of Rock and Roll
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
HIST 103
History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E.
or History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors
or History of World Civilization since 1500
or History of World Civilization since 1500 - Honors
or Introduction to Philosophy
or Introduction to Philosophy - Honors
3
 Units13
Winter Term 2
GEOG 103
Introduction to Global Studies
or World Regional Geography
or Global Issues
3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
POLI 116 International Relations 3
GEOG 118 Physical Geography 3
ECON 101
Principles of Macroeconomics
or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors
3
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
 Units12
 Total Units60

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.