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.

Some courses numbered “1000” or “1001” are temporarily showing in the catalog without a “C” in front of the number. Please use the official course number of “C1000” or “C1001” when searching the class schedule.

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 California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
   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.
3. Meet the 12-unit residency requirement. 

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

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.