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Political Science A.A. Degree - Cal-GETC GE

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
ME
*Major Elective
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading & Writing
3-4
Cal-GETC Area 1A
GE
Arts
3
Cal-GETC Area 3A
Elec
INDIS 313 ***
Freshman Seminar
3
Elec
****Elective
3

*Major Elective - A minimum of 9 units from the following: (select 3 units this semester) POLS C1000, POLS 302, POLS 310, POLS 480(H), POLS C1000H


**If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


***INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. This course is an advised required elective. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, this course can be any elective course numbered 100-499.


****Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Department faculty recommend ECON 302+ for this elective.

+Prerequisite for ECON 302: Elementary Algebra or equivalent (Integrated Math 1) with a grade of “C-” or better

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
ME
*Major Elective (1)
3
ME
**Major Elective (2)
3
GE
STAT C1000 *** / C1000H
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
Cal-GETC Area 2
GE
COMM C1000 / 481 H
Introduction to Public Speaking
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C
GE
Critical Thinking & Composition
3
Cal-GETC Area 1B

*Major Elective (1) - A minimum of 9 units from the following: (select 3 units this semester not already completed in a previous semester) POLS C1000, POLS 302, POLS 310, POLS 480(H), POLS C1000H


**Major Elective (2) - A minimum of 6 units from the following (select 3 units this semester): POLS 304, POLS 320, POLS 322, POLS 340, POLS 497


***If you don\'t place directly in STAT C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT C1000 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
ME
*Major Elective (1)
3
ME
**Major Elective (2)
3
GE
Physical Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5A
GE
Humanities
3
Cal-GETC Area 3B
Elec
***Elective
3

*Major Elective (1) - A minimum of 9 units from the following: (select 3 units this semester not already completed in a previous semester) POLS C1000, POLS 302, POLS 310, POLS 480(H), POLS C1000H


**Major Elective (2) - A minimum of 6 units from the following (select 3 units this semester not already completed in a previous semester): POLS 304, POLS 320, POLS 322, POLS 340, POLS 497


***Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 4

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
ME
HIST 310 / 320 / 483 H / 311 / 321 / 484 H
History of the United States (To 1877)
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
Cal-GETC Area 6
GE
Biological Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5B
GE
*Associate Lab Component
1
Cal-GETC Area 5C
Elec
**Elective
3
Elec
**Elective
1

*Cal-GETC Area 5C will not be required if a laboratory activity is included in 5A or 5B.


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

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.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Areas 1 through 6 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

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.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records” to determine your Math and English placements

Published October 11, 2025

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