2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 03, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Political Science, BA


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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.)

Traditional Major Program Requirements (40 units)


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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