BA: Political Science 2021-2022

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

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    POLS 300Research Methods3Take POLS 300 before taking POLS 310 and POLS 499Major
    POLS or GLST320 or 300Public Administration: Writing in Public Service
    Writing in Global Studies:
    Comm. Global Challenges & Change    		3Major & GWAR
    POLS 102Comparative Government 3**If met, take any missing lower division major course, or Free Elective Major & GED
    POLS 103Intro to International Politics3**If met, take any missing lower division major course, or Free Elective Major & GED
    US HistoryStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3**If met, take Free ElectiveOtherUS History

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    POLS POLS 301, 307 or 308 Political Theory, Contemporary Political Theory or Modern Political Theory3Major
    POLS 310Statistical Applications in Political Science4Prerequisite(s): MATH 200 or MATH 201 or MATH 202/PSY 202 or equivalent. Take POLS 300 before POLS 310Major
    POLS ElectiveUpper DivisionStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Major
    POLS ElectiveUpper DivisionStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Major
    Upper Division GE (UDGE-C)Upper DivisionStudent Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE-C

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    POLS 306The Politics of Race & Ethnicity3Fulfills UDGE-D and Multicultural Perspectives Major & GEUDGE-D
    POLS ElectiveUpper Division Student Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    POLS ElectiveUpper Division Student Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Upper Division GE (UDGE-B)Upper Division Student Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit Requirement Elective

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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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    POLS 499Capstone3Take POLS 300 and 310 before POLS 499Major
    POLS ElectiveUpper Division Student Choice3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsMajor
    Language Student ChoiceStudent Choice3**If met, take Free Elective OtherLanguage
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Unit Requirement Other

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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.
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