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.
Four Year Academic Roadmap
Fall Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories American Institutions POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 University Requirements Political Science POLS 130 Introduction to International Politics 3 Major General Education Oral Communication Student Choice 3 GE A1 General Education Physical Sciences Student Choice 3 GE B1 Major Elective Lower Division Student Choice 3 Elective Total Units
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Spring Freshman
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Political Science Comparative Government POLS 102 3 Major American Institutions HIST 270, HIST 271, HIST 272, HIST 275, or HIST 350 Choice of five HIST courses 3 The United States To 1877, The United States Since 1877, Constitutional History of the U.S., The United States To 1900, or Chicana/O History and Culture University Requirement General Education Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater Student Choice 4 GE C1 General Education Social Sciences Student Choice 3 GE D Major Elective Lower Division Student Choice 3 Elective Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete required English and Math course(s)
- Join a student group
- Complete POLS 150 and at least one other lower division POLS course (POLS 102 or 103)
- Attend the SAGE Student Research Conference
- Explore internships, study abroad, and research opportunities
Fall Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Political Science POLS 306 The Political of Race and Ethnicity 3 Major & GE C2 General Education Written Communication Student Choice 3 GE A2 General Education Life Sciences Student Choice 3 GE B2 Major Elective Lower Division Student Choice 3 Elective Major Elective Lower Division Student Choice 3 Elective Total Units
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Spring Sophomore
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Mathematics MATH 201 Elementary Statistics 3 Pre-req for POLS 130 Major Major Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 Poli Sci elective course Elective Political Science POLS 301, 307, 308 Political Theory, Contemporary Political Theory, or Modern Political Theory 3 Major General Education Humanities: Literature, Philosophy, Languages other than English Student Choice 3 GE C2 General Education Critical Thinking Student Choice 3 GE Total Units
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Milestones
- Complete lower-division POLS requirement(s)
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Prepare a resume
- Meet with Advising
- Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
- Complete an internship
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Political Science POLS 300 Research Methods 3 Major Free Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 Upper Division Interdisciplinary General Education University Requirement UDGE-C Major Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 POLS elective course Elective General Education Fine and Performing Arts Student Choice 3 GE C2 General Education Social Sciences Student Choice 3 GE D Total Units
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Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Political Science POLS 310 Statistical Applications for Political Science 4 Elective Free Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 Upper Division Interdisciplinary General Education University Requirement UDGE-B Major Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 Poli Sci elective course Major General Education Lifelong Learning and Self Development Student Choice 3 Elective E General Education Mathematics-Quantitative Reasoning Student Choice 3 GE B4 Total Units
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Milestones
- Meet with Faculty Advisor
- Explore Transfers
- Making an Impact Club (if applicable)
- Attend the career fair
- Complete Race and Ethnicity, Research Methods, Statistical Applications, and political philosophy requirements
- Visit the Career Center
- Set up an online presence (e.g., LinkedIn, professional website)
- Complete an internship or research experience
- Begin graduate school test prep (if applicable)
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Free Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 Upper Division Interdisciplinary General Education- NOT in Poli Sci University Requirement UDGE-D Major Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 Poli Sci elective course Elective General Education Lifelong Learning and Self Development Student Choice 3 GE E General Education Mathematics-Quantitative Reasoning Student Choice 3 GE B4 Free Elective Free Elective Student Choice 3 Elective Total Units
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Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories Political Science POLS 499 Capstone 3 Major Major Elective Upper Division Student Choice 3 Elective General Education Arts and Humanities Student Choice 3 GE C2 General Education Social Sciences Student Choice 3 GE D Free Elective Free Elective Student Choice 3 Elective Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest
- Consider an internship
- Check graduate school application deadlines (if applicable)
- Graduation check with Advising and Faculty advisor
- Complete capstone
- Work closely with the Career Center (if applicable)
- Apply for graduate school (if applicable)