Program: Political Science, B.A. with Political Science, AA-T Roadmap: 2-year (60 units) - Cal Poly Pomona

Mar 30, 2025

2022-2023 University Catalog

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program within 60 units. Please consult your CPP Connect Planner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

Term One: 15 units

PLS 1011 - Introduction to Political Science (3) (E)
PLS 2020 - Introduction to Comparative Government (3) *
Major Required (3)
- PLS 2060 - Introduction to Public Administration (3) or
- PLS 2080 - Introduction to Race and Ethnic Politics (3) (F)
PLS 2051 - Research Methods (3)
Major Electives: American Government and Public Administration Electives (3)

Term Two: 15 units

PLS 2030 - Introduction to International Relations (3) *
PLS 2040 - Introduction to Political Thought (3) *
PLS 2070 - Introduction to Public Law (3)
PLS 3055 - Advanced Research Methods (2)
PLS 3055A - Advanced Research Methods Activity (1)
Major Electives: International Relations and Comparative Politics Electives (3)

Year 2

Term Three: 15 Units

Term Four: 15 Units

Major Required (3)
- PLS 4620 - Senior Thesis in Political Science II (3) or
- PLS 4412 - Senior Internship II (3)
Major Electives: Additional Political Science Electives PLS 3000-4999 (3)
Major Electives: Public Law and Political Theory Electives (3)
Major Electives: International Relations and Comparative Politics Electives (3)
HST 3340 - History of American Institutions and Ideals, 1877-present (3) (Amer. Inst. Part A, C3)
- If American Institutions Part A: US History requirement has been satisfied by lower division transferred courses, take any GE Area C3 Arts and Humanities Synthesis course .

Roadmap Notes

*If equivalent lower-division coursework has been satisfied, take unrestricted electives.

Version June 28, 2022