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BA Political Science
BA Political Science
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POLS 112
American and California
1
Government (D1)
4
POLS 180
Political Inquiry
4
POLS 225
Introduction to International
Relations
4
POLS 229
Introduction to Comparative Politics
4
POLS 230
Basic Concepts of Political Thought
4
POLS 359
Research Design
4
2. To increase understanding of basic facts and concepts about
the American political system, including its history, philosophical,
constitutional and legal foundations, leading political values and
ideas, governing institutions, and policy making processes.
POLS 361
Quantitative Methodology
4
POLS 461
& POLS 462
Senior Project I
and Senior Project II
4
3. To increase knowledge of diverse political systems around
the world, including empirical area-based knowledge; broader
theoretical understanding of different political systems, institutions
and processes; and the changing domestic and global contexts
within which they operate.
Concentration courses or individualized course of study
Program Learning Objectives
1. To increase knowledge of the political science discipline; its
principal theoretical frameworks and applications, conceptual
vocabulary, and methods of inquiry; its major subfields of study;
and its interrelationships with the other social science fields.
Political Science electives (300-400 level)
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Select from the following:
Cultural Anthropology
4. To increase knowledge of the history of classical and modern
political thought; of the fundamental values and ethical issues
contested in politics over time; and of alternative moral and ethical
frameworks for interpreting and evaluating contemporary political
discourses.
GEOG 150
Human Geography
HIST 110
Western Civilization: Ancient to
Renaissance
HIST 111
Western Civilization: Reformation to
the Present
5. To increase recognition of the major problems, the leading policies,
and the legal issues confronting contemporary political systems,
particularly in the U.S.
HIST 222
World History, 1000 - 1800
HIST 223
World History, 1800 - Present
7. To increase understanding of political science research and
analytical skills, including the ability to think critically; to construct
logical arguments; to collect, analyze, and interpret evidence and
data; and to formulate reasoned conclusions.
8. To increase development of writing skills through research papers,
essay exams, senior projects in political science topics, and
collaborative research/writing opportunities with faculty.
9. To provide opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students
to link theory and practice and to apply political science knowledge
and skills to actual problem-solving and community service.
10. To increase awareness of career options available with an
undergraduate degree in political science; its utility in the public
and private sectors; and its value as entry into a range of graduate
programs, teaching positions, and legal education.
Degree Requirements and Curriculum
In addition to the program requirements listed on this page, students
must also satisfy requirements outlined in more detail in the
Minimum Requirements for Graduation (http://catalog.calpoly.edu/
generalrequirementsbachelorsdegree/#generaleducationtext) section
of this catalog, including:
• 60 units of upper division courses
• Graduation Writing Requirement (GWR)
• 2.0 GPA
• U.S. Cultural Pluralism (USCP)
Note: No major, support or concentration courses may be selected as
credit/no credit.
MAJOR COURSES
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Support Courses
ANT 201
6. To increase acquisition of citizenship skills, ethical values, and
the ability to understand and appreciate human diversity; and to
engage in community life as active citizens.
20
STAT 217
4
Introduction to Statistical Concepts
1
and Methods (B1)
4
GENERAL EDUCATION (GE)
(See GE program requirements below.)
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FREE ELECTIVES
Free Electives
Total units
1
2
28
180
Required in Major/Support; also satisfies GE.
A total of 4 units of either POLS 386 or POLS 387 may count
toward upper division Political Science electives. A total of 4 units
of either POLS 386 or 387 may count towards the concentration. A
total of 4 units of either POLS 386 or POLS 387 may count toward
Free Electives. Any combination of POLS 386 and POLS 387 may
be taken for a maximum of 12 units total credit for the degree.
Concentrations or Individualized Course
of Study (select one)
• American Politics (http://catalog.calpoly.edu/collegesandprograms/
collegeofliberalarts/politicalscience/bapoliticalscience/
americanpoliticsconcentration)
• Global Politics (http://catalog.calpoly.edu/collegesandprograms/
collegeofliberalarts/politicalscience/bapoliticalscience/
globalpoliticsconcentration)
• Pre-Law (http://catalog.calpoly.edu/collegesandprograms/
collegeofliberalarts/politicalscience/bapoliticalscience/
prelawconcentration)
Individualized Course of Study
A minimum of 28 units of coursework are selected by the student and
approved by the student's academic advisor. 20 of these must be at
the 300–400 level and 16 units must carry a POLS prefix.
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BA Political Science
General Education (GE) Requirements
• 72 units required, 8 of which are specified in Major and/or Support.
• See the complete GE course listing (http://catalog.calpoly.edu/
generalrequirementsbachelorsdegree/#generaleducationtext).
• Minimum of 12 units required at the 300 level.
Area A
Communication
A1
Expository Writing
4
A2
Oral Communication
4
A3
Reasoning, Argumentation and
Writing
4
Area B
Science and Mathematics
B1
Mathematics/Statistics (4 units in
1
Support plus 4 units in GE)
4
B2
Life Science
4
B3
Physical Science
4
B4
One lab taken with either a B2 or B3
course
B5
Area B elective (select one course
from B1-B5)
Area C
Arts and Humanities
C1
Literature
4
C2
Philosophy
4
C3
Fine/Performing Arts
4
C4
Upper-division elective
4
Area D/E
Society and the Individual
D1
The American Experience (Title 5,
Section 40404 requirement) (4 units
1
in Major)
0
D2
Political Economy
4
D3
Comparative Social Institutions
4
D4
Self Development (CSU Area E)
4
D5
Upper-division elective (no POLS
course)
4
Area F
Technology
F
Upper-division elective
Total units
1
Required in Support; also satisfies GE
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