Associate in Arts for Transfer - Political Science

The AA-T in Political Science provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Political Science will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Political Science or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.

Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program students will be able to develop a broad and critical understanding of the complex interconnections between the human and environmental forces in their world; and critically analyze and evaluate political institutions and processes in their state, national, and international environments.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
POLS C1000	American Government and Politics	3
REQUIRED COURSES - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
POLS 102	Modern Comparative Governments	3
POLS 103	Introduction to World Politics	3
POLS 104	Introduction to Political Theory	3
LIST A - CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
Any course not selected from Required Courses
POLS 108	Politics and Practice of the United Nations	3
POLS 111	The Modern Middle East: Its Political and Economic Impact	3
POLS 114	Introduction to the American Legal Tradition	3
POLS 115	The Politics of Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.	3
POLS 170	Introduction to Global Studies	3
POLS 171	Global Issues	3
ECON 127 or  STAT C1000/C1000E/C1000H	Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business or Introductory Statistics	4 or 4-5
LIST B - CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
Any course not selected from Required Courses or List A
ANTHR 102/102H	Cultural Anthropology	3
ETH S 165	Introduction to Restorative Justice	3
GEOG 102	Cultural Geography	3
HIST C1001	United States History to 1877	3
HIST C1002/C1002H	United States History since 1865	3
HIST 104	History of Contemporary Latin America	3
HIST 136	War, History, Causes, Solutions	3
HIST 152	Social Protest in the 1960's	3
MCOMM 101	Introduction to Mass Communications	3
PHILO 116	Ethics for Modern Life	3
SOC 102	Social Crises of Today	3
SOC 103	Introduction to Deviance and Criminology	3
SOC S 120	Responses to Poverty	3
SOC S 127	Los Angeles County: History, Politics, and Culture	3
TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		18-20

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

Fall 2025	GCC Catalog 2025-2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.