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:
- Demonstrate an ability to write clearly and accurately about social scientific phenomena related to political science using collegiate level grammar, vocabulary, and logic.
- Demonstrate an understanding of historical foundations, political institutions, and processes involved in the distribution and use of power in politics.
- 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:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- 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.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| POLI 103 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or POLI 103H | American Government and Politics - Honors | |
| POLI 105 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLI 108 | Political Theory | 3 |
| POLI 116 | International Relations | 3 |
| Select two (2) of the following: | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 210H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
or ECON 101H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | 3 | |
| History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E. | 3 | |
or HIST 103H | History of World Civilization up to 1500 C.E./Honors | |
| History of World Civilization since 1500 | 3 | |
| History of the United States before 1877 | 3 | |
or HIST 107H | History of the United States before 1877 - Honors | |
| History of the United States since 1877 | 3 | |
or HIST 108H | History of the United States since 1877 - Honors | |
| The World in Conflict - The 20th Century, a History | 3 | |
| Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period | 3 | |
or HUM 101H | Humanities - Prehistory through the Medieval Period - Honors | |
| Humanities from the Renaissance through the 19th Century | 3 | |
| Humanities in the Modern Period | 3 | |
| Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | |
or PHIL 106H | Introduction to Philosophy - Honors | |
| Total Units | 18 | |
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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 165 or MATH 165H |
Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| COUN 160 or COUN 204 |
Strategies for College Success or Pathways to Careers in the Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| POLI 103 or POLI 103H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| GEOG 103 |
Introduction to Global Studies or World Regional Geography or Global Issues |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| GEOG 103 |
Introduction to Global Studies or World Regional Geography or Global Issues |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| POLI 116 | International Relations | 3 |
| GEOG 118 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| ECON 101 or ECON 101H |
Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors |
3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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.