American Politics Concentration (Fall 2024 or later)

Degree Overview

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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

Required, minimum of 18 units (or double-major)

Core Courses

Complete 5 courses

Required courses

Choose ONE course from the list below:

Choose ONE course from the list below (not the same course as noted above):

American Politics Concentration Electives

Choose 5 Upper Division courses (15 units)

  • At least 9 units must be completed through UA.
  • No more than 6 units can be approved cross-listed courses.
  • See the major checklist for current course options and details.
  • Additional upper division courses from this list beyond the 5 required courses can be used as SGPP electives.

Additional Electives

Choose 3 Upper Division courses (9 units)

  • Up to 6 units can come from POL internship units.
  • See the major checklist for current course options and details .