Bachelor's in Political Science
Introduction
Political Science is a Bachelor program taught at West Valley College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.
The Political Science Associate in Arts degree at West Valley College focuses on critical thinking, analytic problem solving, research, and communication skills. Students use these skills to study the structure and functions of American government, institutions and processes in American national and state governments, and the exercise of power in governmental institutions. The program also includes comparison of the U.S. political system to others in the world and examines political and transnational relations among nations.
The major core requirements total 12 units. Students select one course from the American Government and Politics options, then complete comparative governments and international relations. Students also select one Critical Thinking and Writing option and complete a minimum of 9 units in major electives.
To earn the Associate in Arts degree, students must earn a grade of C or better in major requirements and complete degree requirements that include WVC or Cal-GETC General Education patterns and additional degree-applicable units to reach the minimum unit requirement.
Modules
- POLSC1000
- POLSC1000H
- POLS002
- POLS004
- ENGLC1001
- ENGLC1001H
- ANTH001
- ANTH002
- ANTH003
- ANTH003H
- ECONC2001
- ECONC2001H
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Political Science at West Valley College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by West Valley College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by West Valley College as pre-requiste for admission in Political Science.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Students are required to earn a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and earn a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major.
To be awarded an Associate Degree, a student must: Achieve a grade of “C” or better in the major requirements. Completion of WVC or Cal-GETC General Education patterns. Students whose goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree should complete the Cal-GETC General Education pattern. Complete additional degree-applicable units to meet the minimum 60-unit Associate Degree requirements.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.westvalley.edu/catalog/programs/political-science-associate-in-arts-degree.html
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.