SAMPLE ACADEMIC PLAN

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

(657) 278-3521

UH 511

http://hss.fullerton.edu/paj/poli_sci.asp

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science requires a minimum of 120 units, which includes 48 units in the major, free electives, and 51 units of General Education courses. The major consists of 39 units of political science courses, with 9 upper division units in related disciplines. Political Science 100 is required as a prerequisite by all students, but is not part of the major. Please meet with the department advisor to discuss special requirements.

First Semester /

Second Semester

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Student Action Plan

Oral Communication (GE A.1) OR English 101 (GE A.2) / 3 / Oral Communication (GE A.1) OR English 101 (GE A.2) / 3 / ·  If required, complete all remediation (Math 30A-B, 40, 45, ENGL 99 or 100) by the end of your second semester to avoid Administrative Disqualification, i.e. being kicked out of the university.
·  Complete GE courses in areas A.1, A.2, A.3, and B.4 with C or better.
·  Meet with your assigned faculty advisor each semester.
·  Visit UH 123B Academic Advisement Center to review GE and graduation requirements.
Courses taught by your major department will not count for General Education, other than in area D.4
Math 110 or Math 115 or Math 120 (GE B.4) / 3or 4 / Physical Science + Lab (GE B.1 & B.3) / 4
Political Science 100 (GE D.4) / 3 / History 110A (GE C.4) / 3
Intro to the Arts (GE C.1) / 3 / Political Science 200 (major) / 3
Elective / 3 / Elective / 3

TOTAL

/ 15-16 /

TOTAL

/ 16
Third Semester /

Fourth Semester

/ Student Action Plan
History 110B (GE D.2) / 3 / American History (GE D.3) / 3 / Meet with a Political Science advisor before the beginning of your 3rd semester.
**One course from Upper Division GE Area C.3, D.5, or E must have a star (*) indicating cultural diversity.
Critical Thinking (GE A.3) / 3 / Life Science (GE B.2) / 3
Intro to Social Sciences (GE D.1) (NO POSC) / 3 / Political Science 340 (major) / 3
Intro to Humanities (GE C.2) / 3 / Political Science Elective (major) / 3
Elective / 3 / Elective / 3

TOTAL

/ 15 /

TOTAL

/ 15
Fifth Semester /

Sixth Semester

/ Student Action Plan
Upper Division GE Section C.3 (NO POSC) / 3 / Upper Division GE Section D.5 (NO POSC) / 3 / ●Apply for Graduation through your Student Center once you have earned 85 units and 1 year before expected date of degree completion.
*Must complete a total of 12 units in GE Area B
GE Section B.5* / 1-3 / Political Science Breadth / 3
Political Science Breadth / 3 / Political Science Breadth / 3
Political Science Research Methods / 3 / Elective / 3
Elective / 3 / Elective / 3
TOTAL / 13-15 / TOTAL / 15
Seventh Semester /

Eighth Semester

/ Student Action Plan
Upper Division GE Section E / 3 / Political Science Electives / 3 / Consult Department or current class schedule for list of approved writing courses. Select two from this list when choosing POSC electives
Political Science Breadth / 3 / Political Science Elective / 3
Political Science Elective / 3 / Political Science Elective / 3
Political Science Elective / 3 / Elective / 3
Elective / 3 / Elective / 3
TOTAL / 15 / TOTAL / 15

Students wishing to explore interests, majors and careers are welcome to visit the Academic Advisement Center (UH-123B), home department for Undeclared Students and the Major Exploration Program.

Major Exploration - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/exploremajors.asp

Career Exploration - www.bls.gov/ooh

Undeclared Academic Advising by Appointment - http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/Current_Students/Undeclared_Students/appoinment.asp

Revised 12-20-13 by Department Chair and

Associate Dean via Academic Advisement.