Page 196 of Antelope Valley College 1995-1996 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

194 Political Science Definition Political Science is the study of the acquisition and use of public power and authority. Politics and government affect everyones life and impinge on activities in many fields. Staff College Phone 943-3241 Program Advisement: Administrative Secretary: Faculty: Adjunct Faculty: Frederick Thompson, Dean Ext. 123 Kate Forsyth Ext. 124 Dr. Donald Ranish Ext. 127 Stanford Brown Alleene Prentice George Tarkanian Program Description Introductory courses are offered for the general student interested in learning about American Government and different political cultures in the world. In-depth courses are offered for majors (bachelors degree) in Political Science. The Political Science major is especially desirable for students who might work for civil government at any level, be commissioned as military officers, or who intend to become lawyers. A minor in Political Science is useful in such fields as economics, journalism, and language, or for those who hope to become executives in law enforcement or in many types of businesses. Career Options Administrator Attorney Budget Analyst Campaign Aide City Planner Elected Official Foreign Service Officer Foreign Trade Specialist Government Worker Legislative Aide Lobbyist Military Officer Occupational Analyst Personnel Manager Political Economist Political Scientist Public Information Officer Public Opinion Surveyor Public Relations Specialist (Most of these careers require education beyond the two-year college level.) Certificate Program Certificate not applicable. Associate Degree An associate degree with a major in Political Science may be satisfied by completing a minimum of 21 units outlined below. (See Graduation/Associate Degree Requirements.) Required courses (9 units): POL SCI 1, American Political POL SCI 2, Introduction to Political POL SCI 3, Comparative Government (3) Institutions (3) Science (3) Elective courses (6 units): POL SCI 5, Contemporary International POL SCI 10, Ethnic Politics in POL SCI 12, The Judicial Process (3) POL SCI 15, Selected Topics in Political Relations (3) America (3) Science (3) Related courses: Select any 2 courses from at least 2 disciplines for 6 units. ANTHRO 2, Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3) ECON 1A, Principles of Macroeconomics (3) ECON 1B, Principles of Microeconomics (3) GEOG 2, Cultural Geography (3) HIST 2, Survey of American History (3) HIST 7A, U.S. History, 1607 1877 (3) HIST 7B, U.S. History, 1877 Present (3) HIST 8B, Contemporary U.S. History: HIST 31, History of California (3) PHIL 5, Ethics: Moral Issues in Contemporary Society (3) PHIL 10, Introduction to Logic (3) SOC 1, Introduction to Sociology (3) Vietnam (3) Transfer A student planning to pursue a bachelors degree should complete the following courses prior to transfer. Political Science Major-CSU, Northridge POL SCI 1, American Political POL SCI 3, Comparative Government (3) POL SCI 5, Contemporary International Institutions (3) Relations (3) NOTE: This information is based on the 1992 94 articulation agreement. NOTE: Requirements may vary at other institutions. Check the appropriate catalog(s) and consult with a counselor. Political Science Courses POL SCI 1 AMERICAN POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS 3 units 3 hours weekly Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 50BR4. Analysis of the national government of the United States and of the government and the individual, the structure and inter- action of legislative, executive, and judicial branches and the major functions of government in the modern world. Treatment of American political insti- tutions as documented in the Constitution of the United States. Completion of this course satisfies the State requirements in American government and Constitution. (CSU, UC, AVC)

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