Student Pathway 2021−2022 Political Science
Political Science Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
The Political Science Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer allows students to begin their major in Political Science at Clovis Community College and transfer to a CSU campus for completion in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts degree. The courses offered as part of the AA-T in Political Science degree give students a strong foundation in the study of American politics and government, nation-states, international actors, political theory, and political science methodology. In this way, students will be prepared for a broad spectrum of pursuits within the discipline, including, but not limited to, public administration, law, public relations, lobbying, political consulting, crisis management, journalism, public policy research, higher education, and K-12 education.
Program Contact: Lee Brown, Shawon Ybarra-Jackson, Charlotte Samuels
Program Counselor: Rachel Moring-Garcia
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CSUGE A2 | IGETC 1A |
| History 1 | Western Civilization to 1648 | 3 | CSUGE C2/D | IGETC 3B/4 |
| Math 11 or Stat 7 | Elementary Statistics | 4 | CSUGE B4 | IGETC 2 |
| CSUGE C1 | IGETC 3A | Arts | 14 | Select 1 course from CSUGE C1 or IGETC 3A to fill this area |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student education Plan (SEP)
- Complete Canvas Tutorial
- Meet with Librarian to understand Media Literacy
- Get involved with Associated Student Government (ASG)
- Canvas Transfer Site
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLSCI 2/2H | American Government | 3 | Major Core - CSUGE D | IGETC 4 |
| GEOG 2 or 6 | Cultural Geography or World Regional Geography | 3 | CSUGE D | IGETC 4 |
| CSUGE A3 | IGETC 1B | Critical Thinking | 3 | Recommended Phil 2 or Comm 25 |
| CSU GE A1 | IGETC 1C | Oral Communication | 3 | Recommended Comm 1 or Comm 25 |
| Hist 11 | History of the United States to 1877 | 3 | CSUGE C2/D | IGETC 3B/4 |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 10/10L or BIOL 3 | Introduction to Life Science | 4 | CSUGE B2 & B3 | IGETC 5B & 5C |
| POLSCI 3 | Introduction to Political Theory and Thought | 3 | Major List A - CSUGE D | IGETC 4 |
| ECON 1A | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | Major List B - CSUGE D | IGETC 4 |
| SOC 1A | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | CSUGE D or E | IGETC 4 |
| Elective | - | 3 | See Counselor to discuss options |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOG 1 | Physical Geography | 3 | CSUGE B1 | IGETC 5A |
| POLSCI 5 | Comparative Government | 3 | Major List A - CSUGE D | IGETC 4 |
| POLSCI 24 | International Relations | 3 | Major List A - CSUGE D | IGETC 4 |
| SOC 3 | Introduction To Social Justice Studies | 3 | CSUGE D or E | IGETC 4 |
| CSU GE Area F | Ethnic Studies | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
- Clubs – ASG
- Community Organizations – Internships Career Center Connection – Volunteer and Paid Internships with Public Agencies
- Lib Resources – 1st semester but also highlight in every semester – Media Literacy
*IGETC Area 6 Requirement – Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only)
