Degree Overview
- Minimum 120 total units to complete degree
- Minimum 42 units of upper-division (300-499 level courses)
- Minor (or double-major) required
- Spring 2022 or later Gen-Ed Checklist
- Major Checklist
General Education
Introduction to the General Education Experience
- 1 unit - UNIV 101
Foundations
- 1st-year composition (ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, or ENGL 109H, or ENGL 107 and ENGL 108, or equivalent transfer courses)
- Math 107 or higher, or equivalent transfer courses (math substitutions not accepted)
- 4th-semester second language proficiency required
Exploring Perspectives
- 3 units – Artist
- 3 units – Humanist
- 3 units – Natural Scientist
- 3 units – Social Scientist
Building Connections
- 9 units (three courses)
General Education Portfolio
- 1 unit – UNIV 301
Note: Students must complete a minimum of 32 units in their General Education coursework while satisfying the requirements.
Foundations
- 1st-year composition (ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, or ENGL 109H, or ENGL 107 and ENGL 108, or equivalent transfer courses)
- Math 107 or higher, or equivalent transfer courses (math substitutions not accepted)
- 4th-semester second language proficiency required
General Education
- 6 units Tier 1 Individuals & Societies – 150
- 6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures – 160
- 6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences – 170
- 3 units Tier 2 Arts
- 3 units Tier 2 Humanities
- 3 units Tier 2 Natural Sciences
- 3 units Diversity
Minor
A minor is required for this program. Minors typically are 18-21 units.
Core Courses
Complete 5 courses
Required courses:
- ECON 200: Basic Economic Policy
- POL 201: American National Government
- SBS 200: Intro to Statistics for Social Sciences
Choose ONE course from the list below:
- POL 202: International Relations
- POL 203: Political Ideas
- POL 204: Comparative Politics in the Age of Globalization
- POL 206: Public Policy and Administration (Cross-listed PA 206)
- POL 209: Diversity and Politics in a Changing World
Choose ONE course from the list below (not the same course as noted above)
- POL 202: International Relations
- POL 203: Political Ideas
- POL 204: Comparative Politics in the Age of Globalization
- POL 206: Public Policy and Administration (Cross-listed PA 206)
- POL 209: Diversity and Politics in a Changing World
Additional Electives
- Choose 8 Upper Division courses (24 units)
- Choose at least 1 course from each of the 3 different concentration areas (American Politics, International Affairs, and Law and Public Policy)
- At least 9 units must be completed through UA
- No more than 6 units can be approved cross-listed courses
- Up to 6 units can come from POL internship units
- See the major checklist for current course options and details .