Political Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Political Science, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Political Science or similar major (e.g., bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Government, Urban Planning, History, Law, or International Studies) at a CSU campus. Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “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. 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 California State University Associate Degree for Transfer website. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
To earn an Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer, students must meet the following requirements:
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Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
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The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.
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The coursework required for the AA-T in Political Science as listed in the Ventura College catalog.
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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 §55062), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).
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Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
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Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the college district.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
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| Required Core Courses | ||
Select 3 courses from the following: | ||
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| POLS V02 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| POLS V04 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| POLS V05 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| Required Core Units | 9 | |
| Required Additional Courses | ||
List A: Select 2 courses from the following: | ||
| Any course unused in Core Courses | ||
| POLS V03 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or PSY V04 | Introductory Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
List B: Select one course from the following: | ||
| Any course unused in Core Courses or List A | ||
| POLS V09 | United States-Mexico Relations | 3 |
| POLS V11 | Government and Politics of Mexico | 3 |
| POLS V12/ESRM V03 | Introduction to Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management | 3 |
| POLS V14 | Global Studies | 3 |
| POLS V17 | Introduction to American Law | 3 |
| POLS V18 | Introduction to Global Issues | 3 |
| Additional Required Units | 9-10 | |
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| Total Major Units | 18-19 | |
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| CalGETC General Education Pattern | ||
| Required Major Units | 18-19 | |
| CalGETC General Education Units | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | (3-9) | |
| Elective Units | 10-17 | |
| Total Units for the A.A. for Transfer Degree | 60 | |
Please see a counselor or consult assist.org, especially if you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a college or university other than CSU.
This Plan of Study applies to the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern and illustrates one sequence of courses to meet the degree requirements in two years. Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor to design a plan of study which will best meet their specific educational needs.
| Year 1 | ||
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| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| STAT C1000 or PSY V04 | Introduction to Statistics or Introductory Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| Select Course...Cal-GETC Area 6 | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| POLS V03 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POLS V04 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Select Course...Cal-GETC Area 3A | 3 | |
| Select Course...Cal-GETC Area 1B | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| POLS V02 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| Select Course from Required Major List B | 3 | |
| Select Course...Cal-GETC Area 3B | 3 | |
| Select Course...Cal-GETC Area 5B | 3 | |
| Select Transferable Elective Course | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| POLS V05 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| Select Course...Cal-GETC Area 4 | 3 | |
| Select Course...Cal-GETC Area 5A | 3 | |
| Select Course...Cal-GETC Area 5C | 1 | |
| Select Transferable Elective Course | 3 | |
| Select Transferable Elective Course | 3 | |
| Units/Hours | 16 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 60 | |