Associate Degree in
Associate Degrees for Transfer in Political Science Riverside City College
Introduction
Political science is the scientific study of how competing conceptions of the good life are conceptualized in theory and realized in cultures, institutions, processes, and practices. You will learn about the different areas of political science which include American politics, comparative politics, world politics (international relations), and political theory. Completion of the Associate Degree in Political Science for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower-division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC). Some UC's require additional coursework, please meet with a counselor for additional information. The Political Science program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements. Please consult the political science educational advisor and a member of the faculty for specialized attention to your needs.
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Financial Aid Support for Your Educational Goals
There are many types of financial aid available to you at RCC. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application is required for most financial aid forms. Types of financial aid include grants, scholarships, tuition waivers, and student loans.
Federal Grants
- Federal Pell Grant (Part of FAFSA application)
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG - Part of FAFSA application)
State of California Grants
- California College Promise
- Cal Grant Program
- Student Success Completion Grant
- Chafee Grant Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth
- California National Guard Education Assistance Award Program (CNG EAAP)
Riverside Community College District Scholarship
There are over 250 scholarships available to students through the RCCD Foundation, and only one application is needed to apply. If you are an admitted student at RCC and have a student email address, you can apply for scholarships offered by the RCCD Foundation.
CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship
International Students at Riverside City College are welcome to apply for CGACC-RCC Scholarship. This scholarship is in the form of a tuition fee reduction estimated at $1,250. The application deadline for CGACC-RCC International Student Scholarship is July 25, and the results of the students selected are typically announced by August 6.
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a new or continuing international student who will study full-time at one of the RCCD colleges (Riverside City College, Norco College, or Moreno Valley College) on an F-1 Student Visa in the fall semester. Transfer students can also apply. New international students who apply for the scholarship must have a completed RCC international student application, submit all required documents, and receive an RCCD I-20.
Curriculum
Political Science - ADT (CSU and UC)
0-15 units
Fall/Spring
- English 1A/1AH --- 4
- Political Science 1/1H --- 4
- Communication Studies 1 --- 3
- Art 6, Music 19 or Theater 3 --- 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer)
- Geography 1/1H --- 3
16-30 units
Fall/Spring
- Communication Studies 3 or Philosophy 11 --- 3
- Math 11 or 12/12H --- 4
- Political Science 2 or Political Science 4 --- 3
- Interdisciplinary Studies 5 - Service Learning (Only for Pathway to Law option) --- 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer)
- Sociology 1/1H or Anthropology 1/1H --- 3
31-45 units
Fall/Spring
- Economics 7/7H --- 3
- Biology 1 --- 4
- Political Science 2 or Political Science 4 --- 3
- Political Science 5, 7ABCD or 13 --- 3
Intersession (Winter/Summer)
- Kinesiology 35, Reading 3 or Sociology 12 --- 3
45-60+ units
Fall/Spring
- Foreign Language or Foreign Language Culture Class --- 3-5
- Anthropology 2/ 2H or Psychology 1/ 1H or Sociology 20 --- 3
- Political Science 11 --- 3
- Geography 2 or Business 15 - Street Law (Only for Pathway to Law option) --- 3
- History 6/6H or 7/7H --- 3
For alternative CSU/UC General Education options refer to the RCC Catalog, under Requirements for College Transfer.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Salaries Range : $54,542 - $119,250
- Lawyer
- Political scientist
- Policy analyst
- Campaign manager
- Legislative assistant
- Market research analyst
- Public relations specialist
- History/government teacher