BA: Political Science 2020-2021
Centered on the principles of constitutional democracy, inclusion, participation, and global citizenship, the Department of Political Science cultivates students and teacher-scholar faculty in integrative, research-based understandings of political systems and public sectors. We focus on long-term student success as demonstrated by life-long civic engagement and achievement in a broad spectrum of careers in express service of the mission pillars of CSUCI.
Two Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories POLS 300 Research Methods 3 Take POLS 300 before taking POLS 310 and POLS 499 Major POLS or GLST 320 or 300 Public Administration: Writing in Public Service
Writing in Global Studies:
Comm. Global Challenges & Change3 Major & GWAR POLS 102 Comparative Government 3 **If met, take any missing lower division major course, or Free Elective Major & GE D POLS 103 Intro to International Politics 3 **If met, take any missing lower division major course, or Free Elective Major & GE D US History Student Choice Student Choice 3 **If met, take Free Elective Other US History Total Units
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Milestones
- Other lower division core courses that should be completed prior to transfer or during first semester: POLS 150 and MATH 201/202
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories POLS POLS 301, 307 or 308 Political Theory, Contemporary Political Theory or Modern Political Theory 3 Major POLS 310 Statistical Applications in Political Science 4 Prerequisite(s): MATH 200 or MATH 201 or MATH 202/PSY 202 or equivalent. Take POLS 300 before POLS 310 Major POLS Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Major POLS Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Major Upper Division GE (UDGE-C) Upper Division Student Choice 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE-C Total Units
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Milestones
- Explore student research opportunities, Explore Study Abroad opportunities, Explore possible graduate degrees (MPA, law school, etc.)
- and application requirements, Choose a minor, meet with your major advisor, Explore Internship opportunities, visit the Career Center,
- consider adding an academic minor or finding a concentration within POLS.
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories POLS 306 The Politics of Race & Ethnicity 3 Fulfills UDGE-D and Multicultural Perspectives Major & GE UDGE-D POLS Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major POLS Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Upper Division GE (UDGE-B) Upper Division Student Choice 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions GE UDGE B Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Elective Total Units
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Milestones
- Present research at the CSUCI Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference, apply for graduation,
- complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories POLS 499 Capstone 3 Take POLS 300 and 310 before POLS 499 Major POLS Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions Major Language Student Choice Student Choice 3 **If met, take Free Elective Other Language Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Unit Requirement Other Total Units
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Milestones
- Present research at the CSUCI Student Research Conference or another undergraduate conference, apply for graduation,
- complete an Internship, visit the Career Center to prepare for the job market, apply for graduate school.