Political Science, B.A. in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Preparation for the Major

(12 units)

These prerequisite courses may not be taken Cr/NC. The minimum grade in each class is C (2.0) or better.

• POL S 101 - Introduction to American Politics in Global Perspective Units: 3
• POL S 102 - Introduction to American and California Government and Politics Units: 3

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• POL S 103 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Units: 3

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• POL S 104 - Global Politics Units: 3 But not both.

Language Requirement

Competency (successfully completing the third college semester or fifth college quarter) is required in one foreign language to fulfill the graduation requirement. Refer to section of catalog on “Graduation Requirements .”

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Passing the Writing Placement Assessment with a score of 10 or completing POL S 390W  or another approved upper division writing course (W) with a grade of C (2.0) or better. See “Graduation Requirements ” section for a complete listing of requirements.

International Experience

The department encourages international experience for its majors. It will facilitate the transfer of political science credits for appropriate study abroad, student exchange, or other overseas programs. International internships may also receive political science credit, if approved in advance by a department adviser.

Major

A minimum of 27 upper division units to include 24 upper division units in political science (excluding POL S 390W ).