Welcome to the Associate of Arts Degree (Political Science) - Transfer

The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer degree (AA-T) prepares students for transfer into bachelor's degree programs in Political Science and similar programs at a California State University campus and guarantees admission to the California State University system. Political Science coursework in general is helpful to the student who intends to eventually pursue graduate studies in such diverse fields as political science, education, journalism, business and law. Effectively communicate the impact of state and non-state actors on the development and implementation of policy. Critically analyze political theories and ideologies. Discuss the impact of ethnic, cultural and economic diversity on political issues and policy. Evaluate ethical issues and conflicts inherent to political issues. Develop and sustain a lifelong interest in local, national, and global civic engagement through active citizenship. Define, cite examples of, differentiate between, and critique basic political concepts, systems, and theories. Apply knowledge of politics by using the theoretical foundations and analytical tools of multiple sub-fields of political science.

Career Path

In addition to a career as a political scientist, career possibilities include employment with the federal, state and local governments; law; business; international organizations; nonprofit associations and organizations; campaign management and polling; journalism; pre-collegiate education; electoral politics; research; and university and college teaching.