Political Science, BA (2024-2025) (AA-T Political Science)

The AA-T in Political Science guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the POLS 1 requirement (including the American Institutions requirement in US2 and US3) at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Political Science degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in Political Science.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (14-15 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
POLS 2 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 units
POLS 3 - Introduction to Political Thought 3 units
POLS 100W - Writing Workshop 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
Select one course: POLS 102 , POLS 103 , POLS 105 , POLS 106 , POLS 108 , POLS 111 , POLS 114 , POLS 121A , POLS 122 , or POLS 130 3-4 units
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (16 units)

HIST 170S (Area S+US1) OR a different SJSU Studies Area S if US1 already satisfied 3 units
SJSU Studies Area V 3 units
POLS 4 - Introduction to International Relations 3 units
POLS 100M - Political Inquiry (must pass with a “C-” or better) 4 units
Select one course: POLS 160A , POLS 160B , POLS 160C , or POLS 163 3 units

Year 2

3rd Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
Select one course: POLS 141 , POLS 142 , POLS 144 , POLS 145 , POLS 146 , POLS 147 , or POLS 148 4 units
Select one course: POLS 152A , POLS 153 , POLS 154 , POLS 155 , or POLS 157 4 units
Select one Upper Division Political Science Courses from POLS 102-199 (except POLS 120, POLS 150, POLS 170V) 4 units

4th Semester (14-15 units)

POLS 190 - Senior Seminar (must pass with “C-” or better) 4 units
Select two Upper Division Political Science Courses from POLS 102-199 (except POLS 120, POLS 150, POLS 170V) 8 total units
Lower OR Upper Division University Elective 2-3 units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.