Program: Political Science, B.A. Roadmap: 4-year (120 units) - Cal Poly Pomona

Mar 30, 2025

2022-2023 University Catalog

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your CPP Connect Planner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Term One: 15 Units

PLS 1011 - Introduction to Political Science (3) (E)
PLS 2010 - Introduction to American Government (3) (D2)
GE Area A2: Written Communication (3) {Success Marker}
GE Area B4: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (3) {Success Marker}
GE Area D1: U.S. History and American Ideals (3)

Term Two: 15 Units

PLS 2020 - Introduction to Comparative Government (3)
GE Area A1: Oral Communication (3)
GE Area A3: Critical Thinking (3)
Major Required (3)
- PLS 2060 - Introduction to Public Administration (3) or
- PLS 2080 - Introduction to Race and Ethnic Politics (3) (F)
GE Area F: Ethnic Studies (3)
- Unrestricted electives if PLS 2080 is taken

Year 2

Term Three: 15 Units

Term Four: 15 Units

PLS 2040 - Introduction to Political Thought (3)
PLS 2070 - Introduction to Public Law (3)
GE Area B2: Life Sciences (2)
GE Area B3: Laboratory Activity (1)
GE Area C1: Visual and Performing Arts (3)
Unrestrictive Electives (3)

Year 3

Term Five: 15 Units

PLS 3055 - Advanced Research Methods (2)
PLS 3055A - Advanced Research Methods Activity (1)
GE Area B5: Science and Technology Synthesis (3)
Major Electives (3)
Major Electives (3)
Unrestrictive Electives (3)

Term Six: 15 Units

GE Area C3: Arts and Humanities Synthesis (3)
Major Electives (3)
Major Electives (3)
Major Electives (3)
Unrestrictive Electives (3)

Year 4

Term Seven: 15 Units

GE Area D4: Social Science Synthesis (3)
Major Electives (3)
Major Electives (3)
Major Required (3)
- PLS 4610 - Senior Thesis in Political Science I (3) or
- PLS 4411 - Senior Internship I (3)
Unrestrictive Electives (3)

Term Eight: 15 Units

Major Required (3)
- PLS 4620 - Senior Thesis in Political Science II (3) or
- PLS 4412 - Senior Internship II (3)
Major Electives (3)
Unrestrictive Electives (3)
Unrestrictive Electives (3)
Unrestrictive Electives (3)

Roadmap Notes

Success Marker is a course the major department has identified as essential to making progress towards the degree.

Version May 13, 2022