SJSU Catalog

Political Science Department

BA - Political Science

The BA - Political Science provides students with an understanding of politics and the political process and prepares them for their lifelong responsibilities as citizens, as well as furthering their skills in critical analysis and communication. The major in political science may lead to a wide variety of careers, including teaching, the law, business and public service.

Course Requirements
General Education Requirements			51
American Institutions			(6)
Of the 6 units required by the university, all may be satisfied within general education requirements as specified in the schedule of classes.
Physical Education			2
Requirements in the Major			42
Lower Division Core		12
POLS 001, POLS 002, POLS 003 and POLS 004
Upper Division Requirements		30
Area Requirements	12
Complete 12 units from the following. One course from each of the four fields is required.
U.S. Government and Politics: POLS 102, POLS 103, POLS 105, POLS 106, POLS 107, POLS 108, POLS 114, POLS 122, POLS 130	3
Comparative Politics: POLS 140, POLS 141, POLS 142, POLS 144, POLS 145, POLS 146, POLS 147, POLS 148, POLS 149	3
International Relations: POLS 152A, POLS 154, POLS 155	3
Political Thought: POLS 160A, POLS 160B, POLS 160C, POLS 163	3
Additional Courses	18
Upper Division Courses	12
Four additional upper division courses from POLS 102-199.
Political Inquiry	3
POLS 195A (taken as junior)
Capstone Course	3
POLS 190 (taken as senior)
Electives			25
Students may choose Political Science or other electives.
Total Units:			120