Political Science, AA
- This is only a sample academic plan. Please see a counselor and check IVC's catalog to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.
Semester 1
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR 1 | College Writing 1 | 1A | 4 |
| MATH 10 or PSYC 10* | Introduction to Statistics or Statistical Methods | 2 | 3 |
| PS 1 | American Government | 8 & Major | 3 |
| PS 21 | Model United NationsModel United Nations (Recommended extra-curricular elective course) | 3 | |
| Lifelong Health** | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 2-3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 1 | Communication Fundamentals | 1B | 3 |
| Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking | 1C | 3-4 |
| PS 4 | Introduction to Political Science | 4 & Major | 3 |
| PS 5 | Political Philosophy | 6 & Major | 3 |
| Fine Arts | Fine Arts and Languages GE Course | 7 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 14 | International Relations | Major | 3 |
| PS Major | Political Science Major Course from List A | 5 & Major | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Natural Sciences GE Course | 3 | 3 |
| GLBL 1 | Introduction to Global Studies (Fall Only) (Recommended Elective) | 4 & Major | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | AA GE Area/Major | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS 3 | California Government and Politics | 4 & Major | 3 |
| PS 12 | Comparative Politics | 4 & Major | 3 |
| GLBL 2 | Introduction to Global Issues (Spring Only) (Recommended Elective) | 5 & Major | 3 |
| Lifelong Health** | Lifelong Health and Personal Development GE Course | 9 A/B/C | 3 |
| Elective | Degree Applicable Elective (Courses 1-299) | 3 |
- Students can take Math 10, Psyc 10 or any other math course that meets the AA GE math requirement in Area 2; however, Math 10 or Psyc 10 are recommended.
- Take one course from two different categories among GE areas 9A, 9B, and 9C. Please refer to the AA GE pattern for details.