Political Science
Division: Humanities and Social Sciences
Phone: (650) 306-3336
Office: 3-205
Email: canhumanities@smccd.edu
Counseling:
Schedule an appointment to meet with a counselor at the Counseling
Center, Building 9, 1st Floor, 650-306-3452. Appointments are
available during day and evening hours.
Political Science Department Home Page
- Associate in Arts - Political Science
- Associate in Arts - Political Science With Emphasis in Pre-Law
- Associate in Arts - Political Science With Emphasis in Public Administration and Affairs
- Associate in Arts - Political Science With Emphasis in Public Service
- Transfer Program
Political
Science is the study of the theory and practice of government
and politics and of learning to be an effective citizen. It
explores the process through which a group selects its leaders,
determines its policies, reinforces its values, and allocates
advantages and disadvantages to its members.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - POLITICAL SCIENCE
| Complete Core Courses, 12 or 14 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: PLSC | ANTH | HIST | PHIL | |
| PLSC 130 International Relations | 3 |
| PLSC 150 Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PLSC 170 Comparative Politics | 3 |
PLSC 210 American Politics |
3 5 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 9 units from the following: | |
| ANTH 110 Cultural Anthropology or ANTH 360 Indians of North America |
3 |
| HIST 100 History of Western Civilization I, OR or HIST 101 History of Western Civilization II |
3 |
| HIST 201 United States History I or HIST 202 United States History II |
3 |
| PHIL 300 Introduction to World Religions |
3 |
| PLSC 103 Critical Thinking about World Politics | 3 |
| PLSC 320 Latin American Politics | 3 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 18* |
* and required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - POLITICAL SCIENCE With Emphasis in Pre-Law (Pending State Approval)
| Complete Core Courses, 12 or 14 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions PLSC | BUS. | PHIL | PSYC | |
| PLSC 130 International Relations | 3 |
| PLSC 150 Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PLSC 170 Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PLSC 210 American Politics or PLSC 200 National, State and Local Governments |
3 5 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 9 units from the following: | |
| PLSC 310 California State and Local Government OR PLSC 200 National, State and Local Governments |
3 5 |
| BUS 201 Business Law | 3 |
| PHIL 240 Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC 106 Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination | 3 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 21 or 23* |
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - POLITICAL SCIENCE With Emphasis in Public Administration and Affairs (Pending State Approval)
| Complete Core Courses, 16–18 units |
Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: PLCS | ACTG | ECON | MATH | |
| PLSC 130 International Relations | 3 |
| PLSC 150 Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PLSC 170 Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PLSC 210 American Politics or PLSC 200 National, State and Local Governments |
3 5 |
| ACTG 121 Financial Accounting | 4 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 9 units from the following: | |
| PLSC 310 California State and Local Government OR PLSC 200 National, State and Local Governments |
3 5 |
| ECON 100 Principles of Macro Economics | 3 |
| ECON 102 Principles of Micro Economics | 3 |
| MATH 200 Elementary Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 25–27* |
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - POLITICAL SCIENCE With Emphasis in Public Service (Pending State Approval)
| Complete Core Courses, 12 or 14 units | Units |
|---|---|
| Course Descriptions: PLCS | ECON | MATH | |
| PLSC 130 International Relations | 3 |
| PLSC 150 Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| PLSC 170 Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PLSC 210 American Politics or PLSC 200 National, State and Local Governments |
3 5 |
| Selective courses: choose a minimum of 9 units from the following: | |
| PLSC 310 California State and Local Government OR PLSC 200 National, State and Local Governments |
3 5 |
| ECON 100 Principles of Macro Economics | 3 |
| ECON 102 Principles of Micro Economics | 3 |
| MATH 200 Elementary Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| Associate Degree Unit Requirements Total | 21 or 23* |
TRANSFER PROGRAM - POLITICAL SCIENCE
Cañada College offers lower division coursework required for transfer in Political Science. Students should use PROJECT ASSIST (www.assist.org) to research lower division major requirements at the transfer destination(s) of their choice. Also, work with a Counselor/Advisor to determine appropriate transfer coursework.
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