Political Science, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Banner Code: 1_AAT_PSCI
Control Number: 31439
Financial Aid Eligible
Students graduating with an Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Political Science AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum 2.0 is required for CSU admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult a counselor for more information.
The Political Science Department facilitates the success of general education students and political science majors by offering lower division courses in each of the sub-fields: American government, international relations, comparative politics, public law, and political theory. Political Science classes emphasize the importance of an informed citizenry, seek to instill the ability to analyze political phenomena in a critical way, and develop the communication skills to convey those analyses to others.
Program Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate an increased awareness of their rights and responsibilities to themselves and to their communities--local,regional, national and global.
- Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: Select 3 Courses (9 units) | ||
| POLS A180/A180H | American Government and Politics | 3.0 |
| PSCI A110 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSCI A185 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PSCI A188 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| Subtotal | 9.0 | |
| List A - Select two courses (6.0 -7.0 Units) | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or PSYC A160 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
or PSCI A201 | Introduction to Political Science Research Methods | |
| Subtotal | 6.0 - 7.0 | |
| List B - Select one course (3 units) Any course not selected from Required Core or List A | ||
| Microeconomics | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Women, Politics, and Inequality | ||
| History of the United States to 1876 | ||
| History of the United States Since 1876 | ||
| Survey of Current Issues | ||
| Introduction to American Legal System | ||
| Subtotal | 3.0 | |
| Total Major Units | 18.0 - 19.0 | |
| Cal-GETC General Education Breadth | 34 | |
| Double Counting GE: 1 | 3.0 - 9.0 | |
| Transferable elective units needed to satisfy 60-Unit Degree | 10.0 - 17.0 | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| POLS A180 or POLS A180H |
American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| HIST A170 |
History of the United States to 1876 2 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors |
3 |
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A no lab - CHOOSE ONE 3 | 3 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Summer | ||
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 5 | 3-4 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 3 | 4 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 | 3 | |
| Units | 13-14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ADT List B Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 5 | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE ONE 5 | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B - CHOOSE ONE 5 | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 4 | 5 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 60-63 | |
- 1
STAT C1000 recommended, counts for ADT List A and Cal-GETC GE AREA 2
- 2
American Institutions Requirement - fulfills CSU Graduation Requirement, Cal-GETC Area 3B, and List B selection; OR take another course from ADT List B (See Requirements).
- 3
Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.
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If not already fulfilled by selected ADT major requirements