Political Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Political Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer (Political Science AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular CSU campus or major of their choice.
To earn an AA-T in Political Science, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
- Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units in the Political Science major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog.
- Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a "pass-no-pass" is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade.
- Complete residency requirements. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the district.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Political Science AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is designated as a “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses - Complete three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Government of the United States I: Institutions and Politics | ||
| Political Theory | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| List A - Complete two of the following courses: | 6 | |
| Any course from the Core not already selected | ||
| Introduction to Politics | ||
| Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | ||
or MATH R105 | Introductory Statistics | |
or MATH R105H | Honors: Introductory Statistics | |
or PSY R103 | Beginning Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| List B - Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Any course from List A not already selected | ||
| Introduction to Law and Society | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy and Covert Action | ||
or POLS R125H | Honors: U.S. Foreign Policy and Covert Action | |
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
or ANTH R102H | Honors: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | |
| Sex, Gender and Culture | ||
| People of the World: The Cultures of Globalization and Change | ||
| Sociology of the Chicano Community | ||
or SOC R108 | Sociology of the Chicano Community | |
| Introduction to Economics and Contemporary Economics Issues | ||
| Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics | ||
or ECON R201H | Honors: Introduction to the Principles of Microeconomics | |
| Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
or ECON R202H | Honors: Introduction to the Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| History of the United States I | ||
or HIST R130H | Honors: History of the United States I | |
| History of the United States II | ||
or HIST R140H | Honors: History of the United States II | |
| World History I | ||
or HIST R150H | Honors: World History I | |
| World History II | ||
or HIST R160H | Honors: World History II | |
| History of Mexico | ||
| History of American Women | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy and Covert Action | ||
or HIST R125H | Honors: U.S. Foreign Policy and Covert Action | |
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or SOC R101H | Honors: Introduction to Sociology | |
| Social Problems | ||
| Sociology of Gender | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 18-19 | |
| CSU GE-Breadth | 39 | |
| Double-Counted Units | - 6-12 | |
| Free Electives Required | 9-15 | |
| Total Units Required for AA-T Degree | 60 | |
| OR | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 18-19 | |
| IGETC | 37 | |
| Double-Counted Units | - 6-12 | |
| Free Electives Required | 11-17 | |
| Total Units Required for AA-T Degree | 60 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Students should demonstrate knowledge and theories relevant to global politics and policies. This includes knowledge of Western and non-Western political systems, processes, values and models of politics and patterns of interaction among them. Students should demonstrate an understanding and respect for economic, socio-cultural, political and environmental interaction of global life.
- Students should demonstrate a knowledge and awareness of contemporary issues, political institutions, and problems in the community and their historical contexts. Students should demonstrate an understanding of the importance of community involvement and leadership.
- Students should demonstrate increasingly sophisticated skills in reading sources critically. Students should be able to research, evaluate and analyze the field of Political Science and relate ideas to other fields as well.
- Students should demonstrate an understanding of the mechanics of writing in Political Science, and demonstrate proficiency in spelling, grammar and sentence structure. This includes stylistic considerations such as formatting and source documentation. Students should also demonstrate the ability to communicate ideas (oral) effectively.
- Students should demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the political institutions through which public policies are formulated, modified, and implemented.
- Students should demonstrate a working knowledge of research in political science, and identify research questions, hypotheses and analyze critique and integrate source materials.