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Political Science AA-T Degree

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. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
GE Pattern:
CSU GE Breadth / IGETC
Total Units:
60-62

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
CSU GE
IGETC
Maj
POLS 301 / 481 H
Introduction to Government: United States
3
D
4
GE
Arts/Humanities
3
C1
3A
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
E
GE
ENGWR 300 ** / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
A2
1A
GE
Oral Communication
3
A1
1C

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students only. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, choose any course from CSU GE Area E.


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.

Semester 2

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
CSU GE
IGETC
Maj
POLS 302
Comparative Politics
3
D
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Critical Thinking
3
A3
1B
GE
STAT 300 ** / 480 H / PSYC 330
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
3-4
B4
2A
GE
***Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
4

*Major Elective - A minimum of 6 units from the following (choose 3 units this semester): COMM 335, ECON 302, (HIST 311 or 321 or 484(H)), PHIL 368, POLS 304, POLS 322, POLS 340, (SOC 345 or WGS 302)


**If you don\'t place directly in STAT 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT 300 or STAT 10/PSYC 330 combo course.


***For students following the CSU path, this course can be any elective course numbered 300-499. For students following the IGETC path, this course must be an IGETC Area 4 course in a discipline other than POLS.

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
CSU GE
IGETC
Maj
POLS 310 / 480 H
Introduction to International Relations
3
ME
*Major Elective
3
GE
Arts/Humanities
3
C2
3B
GE
Physical Science
3
B1
5A
Elec
**Elective
3

*Major Elective - A minimum of 6 units from the following (choose 3 units this semester): COMM 335, ECON 302, (HIST 311 or 321 or 484(H)), PHIL 368, POLS 304, POLS 322, POLS 340, (SOC 345 or WGS 302)


**Electives may include any courses numbered 300-499.

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
CSU GE
IGETC
Maj
POLS 320
Introduction to Political Theory
3
GE
Biological Science
3
B2
5B
GE
*Lab
1
B3
5C
GE
Arts/Humanities
3
C1 or C2
3A or 3B
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
F
7
GE
**Elective
2
4

*Area CSU B3/IGETC 5C will not be required if a laboratory activity is included in B1/5A or B2/5B.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 300-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.



ADT Requirements

Transfer degrees require the following:

  1. Complete all required courses for a major with a grade of "C" or better.
  2. Complete 60 CSU-transferable units. At least 12 of the 60 units must be earned at Sacramento City College.
  3. Complete one of the following general education (GE) patterns.  Meet with your SCC Counselor to discuss the appropriate GE pattern for your individual transfer/graduation goals:

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement.  Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements.

Counselor 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 a counselor to determine additional major requirements. 
  • Math – you may have other options for transfer level math; check with your counselor.
  • Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Published October 18, 2023

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