Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Political Science
2018-2019 Map
Total Units: 46 - 54
Term 1
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| POS-2: U.S. Government | 3 | POS-12 is required for CSU graduation (US-3) if student passed AP GOV (US-2 only, but considered equivalent to POS-2). | |
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Unit(s): 3.00
An introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior, political issues, and public policy. POS 2 partially satisfies U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideas requirement at the CSU. (C-ID POLS 110). |
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| ENGL-2: Reading and Composition | 3 | Recommended English placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100). |
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| MATH-18: Intro to Statistics | 3 | Recommended math placement varies. | |
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Prerequisite(s): MATH 116 or MATH 124 The use of probability techniques, hypothesis testing, and predictive techniques to facilitate decision-making. Topics include descriptive statistics; probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; and application of technology for statistical analysis including the interpretation of the relevance of the statistical findings. Applications using data from disciplines including business, social sciences, psychology, life science, health science, and education. (C-ID MATH 110). |
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| CSU Area A1 - Oral Communications (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area E - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (Select One) | 3 | Department recommends POS-92, PSY-15, PSY-20, PSY-34, PSY-36, SOC-8 or SOC-14. | |
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Term 2
12 - 14 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSU Area A3 - Critical Thinking (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| CSU Area C1 - Arts (Select One) | 3 | ||
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | POS-3 is Spring only. POS-18 is Fall only. | |
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| CSU Area B1 - Physical Science or B2 - Life Science (Select one) | 3 - 5 | ||
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| Elective | Department recommends POS-12, POS-16, or HIST-20 (Major List B) or any social and behavioral type course. | ||
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Term 3
10 - 15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| CSU Area C - Arts and Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | ||
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| List B (Select One) | 3 | HIST-20 can be double counted as Major List B and CSU Chico Global Cultures graduation requirement. | |
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| CSU Area B1 - Physical Science, B2 - Life Science, B3 - Laboratory Activity (Select One) | 1 - 5 | B1 or B2 choice must have one B3 lab for graduation. | |
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| Required Core Choice (Select One) | 3 | POS-3 is Spring only. POS-18 is Fall only. | |
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Term 4
9 - 10 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| List B (Select One) | 3 | HIST-20 can be double counted as Major List B and CSU Chico Global Cultures graduation requirement. | |
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| CSU Area D - Social Sciences or Elective (Select One) | 3 | CSU Area D can be an elective if the student chooses HIST-20 in Major List B. | |
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| CSU Area C - Arts and Humanities (Select One) | 3 - 4 | Taking a US History course within this area is recommended. If you select one of the following courses; HIST-8, HIST-10, HIST-26, or ECON-20, it will also meet the US-1 graduation requirement for the CSU. ECON-20 counts for C2 or D | |
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| Elective | Make sure of 60 units required to graduate/transfer. | ||
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