B.A. in Political Science

The Political Science program at CSUSB offers a liberal arts background with an emphasis on politics, government, international relations, and law. It is designed for students who intend to pursue law school, advanced degrees, teaching, government service, community-service, and journalism.

DEGREE REQUIRMENTS

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science requires a minimum of 180 units taught on the quarter system, that includes:
*112 units of general education courses
*68 units of Political Science major courses and free electives.

Degree Roadmaps

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• Freshman 4-yr and 5-yr plan
• Freshman 5-year plan (cont.) and 6-yr plan
• Transfer plan

Political Science Curriculum

Core

• 203 American Government (4)_____
• 204 International Relations (4)_____
• 314 American Political Thought (4)_____

American Government and Politics
8 units chosen from

• 320 The Legislative Process (4) _____
• 326 Political Parties and Interest Groups (4) _____
• 330 State and Local Politics (4) _____
• 431 The American Presidency (4) _____

Comparative Government
8 units chosen from

• 300 Western Political Systems (4) _____
• 301 African Politics (4) _____
• 305 East Asian Politics (4) _____
• 306 Developing Political Systems (4) _____
• 304 East European Political Systems (4) _____
• 308 Government and Politics of the Middle East (4) ____

International Relations
8 units chosen from

• 325 American Foreign Policy (4) _____
• 400 International Politics (4) _____
• 500 International Law (4) _____
• 510 International Organization (4) _____

Political Theory
8 units chosen from

• 310 Classical Political Thought (4) _____
• 311 Foundation of Modern Political Thought (4) _____
• 313 Contemporary Political Thought (4) _____
• 315 Post Modern Political Thought (4) _____

Public Law
8 units chosen from

• 328 Judicial Process (4) _____
• 410 American Constitutional Law (4) _____
• 411 The Bill of Rights (4) _____
• 412 Civil Rights (4) _____

Sixteen (16) additional units of courses in Political Science at the 300 level or higher,
eight (8) of which must be chosen from:

• 530 Studies in Political Theory (4)_____
• 535 Seminar in Constitutional Law (4)_____
• 540 Seminar in Comparative Politics (4)_____
• 590 Seminar in International Relations (4)_____
• 592 Seminar in Government (4)_____

Other Courses

• 332 California Government (4)_____
• 340 Sex and Politics (4)_____
• 342 The Politics of Environment (4)_____
• 352 Minority Politics (4)_____
• 375 Introduction to Political Science Research (4)_____
• 380 Introduction to Public Administration (4)_____
• 428 The Legislative Process (4)_____
• 481 Contemporary African Politics (4)_____
• 484 National Security Policy (4)_____
• 520 War and Politics
• 560 Intergovernmental Relations (4)_____
• 597 Senior Honor Thesis (4)_____
Note: The following courses will count as electives only after approval by the department chair:
• 575 Internship in Political Science (2 or 4) _____
* 595 Independent Study (2 or 4) _____
* Note: Check for pertinent information regarding all Political Science courses in the C.S.U.S.B catalog.;