Roadmap: Political Science, BA

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in GE UD courses.

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

POLS 15 - Essentials of U.S. & California Government 3 unit(s) (GE Area 4 + US 23)
GE Area 1A (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area 1C 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 2 (Recommended STAT 95 ) 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15-16 units)

POLS 2 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 4)
POLS 3 - Introduction to Political Thought 3 unit(s)* (GE Area 3B)
GE Area 1B (Recommended POLS 20 ) 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 4 [Recommended HIST 15 (Area 4 + US 1)] 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 5A (+5C ) 3-4 unit(s)*

Year 2

Fall Semester (15-16 units)

Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement
GE Area 5B (+5C ) 3-4 unit(s)*
GE Area 6 3 unit(s)*
GE Area 3A 3 unit(s)*
POLS 4 - Introduction to International Relations 3 unit(s) (GE Area 4)*
University Elective 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14-15 units)

Upper Division U.S. Government and Politics Area Course 3-4 unit(s)*
Upper Division Comparative Politics Area Course 4 unit(s)*
University Elective (Recommended SSCI 101 ) 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

POLS 100W - Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
POLS 100M - Political Inquiry 4 unit(s)
Upper Division International Relations Area Course 4 unit(s)*
GE UD Area 2/5 3 unit(s)*
Physical Education 1 unit*

Spring Semester (15-16 units)

Upper Division Political Thought Area Course 3 unit(s)*
GE UD Area 4 3 unit(s)*
GE UD Area 3 3 unit(s)*
Political Science Elective - Upper Division 3-4 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (12-14 units)

Political Science Elective - Upper Division 3-4 unit(s)*
Political Science Elective - Upper Division 3-4 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*

Spring Semester (15 units)

POLS 181C - Internship Capstone OR POLS 190 - Senior Seminar 4 unit(s)
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 3 unit(s)*
University Elective - Lower or Upper Division 2 unit(s)*

Roadmap Notes

*Courses marked with an asterisk may be taken in a different semester than listed.

Lower division courses should generally be taken in years 1-2, and upper division courses in years 3-4. Students should work with an academic advisor to create an individual roadmap using the MyPlanner tool.

Either GE Area 5A or 5B must be taken with a 5C - Laboratory .

A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.