2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, BA


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Traditional Major Program Requirements (40 units)


The Political Science major provides students with theoretical foundations and practical experience in preparation for opportunities available in the fields of political science and public administration, including career positions with local, state and federal governments; fellowship posts for graduate and legal studies; careers in education and various levels of political leadership. Students are encouraged to seek internship opportunities through the department. (See the Single Subject Credential  section for the Professional Methods Program for Single Subject Credential Students.)

Concentration Courses (9 units)


Students must complete at least nine (9) units, not completed in the core, in one of the following concentrations: American Institutions and Processes; International Relations; Political Philosophy; Pre-Law; Public Administration. Political Science majors may not use any one course to satisfy two or more concentration requirements.

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