The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer (AA-T) prepares students to transfer into the CSU system. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. Completion of the AA-T degree also provides guaranteed admission to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. Upon completion of the AA-T in Political Science, students will have an understanding of both the breadth and depth of the political science discipline. This knowledge will be grounded in the comprehension of political science principles, concepts, ideas, theories, research, and terminology. Students will also have the capacity to write and think in a critical and analytical way about issues pertaining to politics, government, and society.

Requirements

Student completion requirements for the associate degree for transfer:

🗸 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU transferable units

🗸 the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern(CSU GE Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education
Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

🗸 a minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district

🗸 obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

🗸 earn a grade of “C” or better, (or “P”) in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Students who complete an AA/AAT in Political Science will
demonstrate an understanding of American and international political institutions