Political Science Emphasis, Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement Peninsula College

Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) with an emphasis on Political Science, the study of government, politics, and policy. Students interested in domestic, international, or comparative systems of governance are well-suited for this pathway. It is the springboard for a variety of careers and interests.

This Sample Schedule is provided as a guide for a full-time student starting in fall quarter whose goal is to earn the Associate in Arts Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA). The courses are designed with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and are organized in a recommended sequence. Please consult an advisor to schedule courses and develop a personalized educational plan.

Your personal Educational Plan will vary based on many factors including:

• The quarter you begin
• How many classes/credits you plan to take in each quarter
• Your Math and English placement
• If you have credits you have already taken and plan to transfer them
• The college you are interested in transferring to
• If you start in our Transitional Studies program

First Quarter

Meet with your advisor to talk about your long-term schedule, taking into account your transfer plans.

Catalog # Title Credits COLL 101 College Success 5 ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5 POLS& 101 Intro Political Science 5

Second Quarter

It’s not too soon to explore transfer options. Make a transfer appointment.

Catalog # Title Credits ENGL& 102 Composition II 5 MATH& 141 or MATH& 146 + 5 SOCSI 101 Contemporary Global Issues 5

Third Quarter

Check your educational plan to make sure you’re on track to graduate.

Catalog # Title Credits CMST& 220 Public Speaking 5 Natural Sciences + 5 POLS& 202 American Government 5

Fourth Quarter

Meet with your educational and career planner to explore universities.

Catalog # Title Credits Elective +

Take any course 100 level or above.

5 Humanities + 5 Natural Sciences + 5

Elective + Consider History (HIST&) or a Language course.
Humanities + Take a second subject area.
Natural Sciences + Choose a second subject area.

Fifth Quarter

Apply to graduate. You’re just two quarters away...keep it up!

Catalog # Title Credits Elective +

Take any course 100 level or above.

5 Natural Sciences + 5 POLS& 203 International Relations 5

Elective + Consider History (HIST&) or a second Language course.
Natural Sciences + Choose a third subject area.

Sixth Quarter

You’re almost done! Good luck on your final quarter!

Catalog # Title Credits Elective +

Take any course 100 level or above.

5 Humanities + 5 Social Sciences + 5

Elective + Consider Comparative Government (POLS& 204) or History (HIST&).
Humanities + Consider a third Language course.
Social Sciences + Choose a third subject area.

• Foreign Service Officer or Diplomat
• Government Official
• Lawyer
• Policy Analyst
• Political Scientist