AA-T in Political Science
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) - A Degree with a guarantee: This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs.
Catalog: 2022-2023
GE Pattern: CSU GE Breadth / IGETC
Total Units: 60-65
|
First Year |
|---|
Semester 1
13-16 Units
|
cat. |
course |
title |
unit |
csu ge |
igetc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maj. | POL 101 | Government & Politics in the U.S. | 3 | D | 4 |
| GE |
any area C1 (Arts) or C2 (Humanities) course |
3 | C1/C2 | 3A/3B | |
| GE | ENGL 101 | Composition & Reading | 3 | A2 | 1A |
| Maj. | MATH 202 | Elementary Statistics | 4 | B4 | 2 |
| Elec | elective | 2-3 |
Semester 2
15 Units
|
cat. |
course |
title |
unit |
csu ge |
igetc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maj. | POL 140 | Introduction to Race & Ethnicity | 3 | F/D | 4 |
| Maj. | POL 150 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 | D | 4 |
| GE | ENG 103 | Critical Thinking & Writing | 3 | A3 | 1B |
| GE | any Area B1 Life Science course | 3 | B1 | 5A | |
| GE | any area C1 (Arts) or C2 (Humanities) course | 3 | C1 | 3 |
|
Second Year |
|---|
Semester 3
13-15 Units
|
cat. |
course |
title |
unit |
csu ge |
igetc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maj. | POL 120 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 | ||
| Maj./Elec | POL 110 | Introduction to Political Theory & Thought (major elective) | 3 | ||
| GE | ENG 120 | Speech | 3 | A1 | 1C |
| GE |
any Area B2 (Life Science) course |
3 | B2 | 5A | |
| GE | any Area B3 (Science Lab) course | 1 | B3 | 5A | |
| Elec | elective | 1-2 |
Semester 4
12-15 Units
|
cat. |
course |
title |
unit |
csu ge |
igetc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maj. | POL 130 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 | D | 4 |
| GE |
|
any area C1 (Arts) or C2 (Humanities) |
3 | 3C1/ C2 | 3A/ 3B |
| Elec. | see POL electives list | 3 | |||
| Elec. | elective | 3 | |||
Legend
Elec - Elective
GE - General Education
Maj - Required Core
ME - Major Elective
Ths is a sample pathway through the major. The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs may change or be updated. All efforts will be made to ensure course scheduling based on needs of majors.
PLEASE SEE AN FRC ACADEMIC ADVISOR
ADT Requirements
Transfer degrees require the following:
- Students must successfully complete with a "C" or better English 101 (Composition & Reading) and one 4-unit Math course at the level of College Algebra or higher.
- Complete all courses required for the major with a "C" or better in each course
- A minimum of 23 semester units of FRC General Education Core courses selected from areas A through F must be completed or completion of either the CSU Breadth Requirements or the IGETC. Meet with your FRC Academic Advisor to discuss the appropriate GE pattern for your individual transfer/graduation goals:
Advisor Notes
All AA-Ts and AS-Ts are designed to transfer to CSUs in most majors. Students who wish to transfer to a UC are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor to determine additional major requirements.
Important Links
FRC Student Advising
Political Science at FRC
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