College of the Redwoods
Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer
Narrative
Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission
1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
Political Science is the systematic study of politics and power, the analysis of political systems, and the
evaluation of political behavior. To that end, the following degree program allows students to analyze
political issues and phenomena using political science concepts, theories, and methods; and identify and
critically evaluate the quality, bias, and arguments of scholarly research in the discipline.
This degree prepares students to pursue seamlessly a baccalaureate degree in Political Science.
2. Catalog Description
A student may earn an Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer pending CCCCO approval. The
Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a
bachelor’s degree in Political Science at a CSU campus. Students completing the Associate in Arts in
Political Science for Transfer degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular
campus or major. This preparation includes the following student learning outcomes: (1)
analyze political issues and phenomena using political science concepts, theories, and methods; and (2)
identify and critically evaluate the quality, bias, and arguments of scholarly research in the discipline.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Associate in Arts in Political Science for
Transfer will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree.
To meet the requirements for this degree the students must:
1. Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following:
a. Complete the California State University General Education‐Breadth pattern (CSU GE
Breadth); OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC)
pattern.
b. A minimum of 18 semester units in the History AAT degree
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
To complete the AAT degree in Political, students must earn a C or better in required courses for the
major. A P (Pass) grade is not acceptable for courses in this degree.
Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular
campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Associate in Arts in
Political Science for Transfer will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a
bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a
particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases,
students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer
requirements.
Template # 1009
Rev. 4: 03/01/13
Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) Template for Political Science
CCC Major or Area of Emphasis: Political Science
TOP Code: 220700
CSU Major(s): Political Science
Total Units: 18 (all units are semester units)
In the four columns to the right under the College Program Requirements, enter the college’s course identifier, title and the
number of units comparable to the course indicated for the TMC. If the course may be double-counted with either CSU-GE or
IGETC, enter the GE Area to which the course is articulated. To review the GE Areas and associated unit requirements,
please go to Chancellor’s Office Academic Affairs page, RESOURCE section located at:
http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs/CurriculumandInstructionUnit/TransferModelCurriculum.aspx
or the ASSIST website:
http://web1.assist.org/web-assist/help/help-csu_ge.html.
The units indicated in the template are the minimum semester units required for the prescribed course or list. All courses
must be CSU transferable. At a minimum, where there is an indicated C-ID Descriptor in the REQUIRED CORE and LIST A,
the course must have been submitted to C-ID prior to completing the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) proposal for
Chancellor’s Office approval.
Where no C-ID Descriptor is indicated, discipline faculty should compare their existing course to the example course(s)
provided in the TMC at:
http://www.c-id.net/degreereview.html
and attach the appropriate ASSIST documentation as follows:
• Articulation Agreement by Major (AAM) demonstrating lower division preparation in the major at a CSU;
• CSU Baccalaureate Level Course List by Department (BCT) for the transfer courses; and/or,
• CSU GE Certification Course List by Area (GECC).
The acronyms AAM, BCT, and GECC will appear in C-ID Descriptor column directly next to the course to indicate which
report will need to be attached to the proposal to support the course’s inclusion in the transfer degree. To access ASSIST,
please go to http://www.assist.org.
Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer Degree
College Name: College of the Redwoods
TRANSFER MODEL CURRICULUM (TMC)
Course Title (units)
REQUIRED CORE: (3 units)
Introduction to American Government and
Politics (3)
LIST A: Select three (9 units)
Introduction to Political Theory and Thought
(3)
Introduction to Comparative Government
and Politics (3)
Introduction to International Relations (3)
Introduction to Political Science (3)
Introduction to Political Science Research
Methods (3)
OR
Introduction to Statistics (3)
Template # 1009
Political Science
C-ID
Descriptor
COLLEGE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Course ID
Course Title
Units
3
POLS 110
POLSC
10
US Government & Politics
POLS 120
POLSC 2
3
POLS 130
POLSC
20
POLSC 3
Introduction to Political
Philosophy
Comparative Politics
Modern World Problems
3
POLS 140
POLS 150
CSU GE/
IGETC
Area
D8 &
Amer
Hist &
Institu
tions
3
POLS 160
MATH 110
MATH 15
1
Elementary Statistics
4
B-4
Template Date: 06/30/11
Rev. 1: 04/11/12; Rev. 2: 06/25/12; Rev. 3: 08/28/12
OR
Introduction to Statistics in Sociology (3)
LIST B: Select two (6 units)
Any course from LIST A not already used.
Any CSU transferable Political Science
course.
Any course articulated as lower division
preparation for the Political Science major at
a CSU.
Any CSU transferable introductory courses
in the social sciences (i.e., articulated as
fulfilling CSU GE Area D or IGETC Area 4).
Total Units for the Major:
SOCI 125
BCT
POLSC
12
(1) State & Local Politics
3
POLSC
13
(2)Environmental Politics
& Policy
3
POLSC 1
(3) Political Controversies
3
POLSC
30
Campaigns & Elections
3
D-8
D-8
AAM
GECC
18
Total Units for the Major:
1819
Total Units that may be double-counted
(Ensure that the total for each Area does not exceed the
3-9
limit for the specific Area)
General Education (CSU GE or IGETC) Units
Elective (CSU Transferable) Units
Total Degree Units (maximum)
Template # 1009
Political Science
2
39
5-12
60
Template Date: 06/30/11
Rev. 1: 04/11/12; Rev. 2: 06/25/12; Rev. 3: 08/28/12