The Associate in Arts Degree in Political Science for Transfer is intended for students interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Political Science, or similar major. The discipline of Political Science gives an all-around education for understanding the foundation and practice of political systems. The intent of our degree is to provide students with a seamless transition from Skyline College to a CSU campus. By completing the requirements for the AA-T in Political Science, students will have met the lower-division general education required for admissions to a CSU campus, as well as the lower-division major requirements required by most CSU's.

Students completing an AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or university or a college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a Skyline College counselor for further information on university admissions and transfer requirements. A grade of "C" or better, or "Pass" if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, is required for each course applied to the major. Major course requirements may also be applied to meet general education requirements.

To earn an AA-T degree, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU transferable units;
2. Earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework;
3. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis. Students should consult with their counselor before enrolling in a major course on a Pass/No Pass basis, as some CSUs may have limitations on which major courses can be taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
4. Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Curriculum (IGETC) pattern.

Advising Note: Students planning to transfer to a CSU (California State University) campus MUST complete the IGETC (CSU) pattern, which includes completion of an Oral Communication (COMM) course. Oral communication courses are noted in the following GE areas: CSU GE (Area A1) or IGETC (Area 1A).

Note: Students do not need to complete the Skyline College Associate Degree requirements. For further information, please consult a Skyline College counselor.