SJSU Political Science Department - Focus on Practical Politics


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Focus on Practical Politics Requirements

For students aiming at careers in politics, including government, legislative staffing, campaigns and interest group and corporate representation, etc.

Advisors: Christensen, Gerston

Lower Division: (12 units )

PS 001 ( 3 units )
PS 002 ( 3 units )
PS 003 ( 3 units )
PS 004 ( 3 units )

Key Courses for the Focus: (12 units):

Any four courses selected from the following:

102 State Government and Politics
103 Local Government and Politics
105 The Legislative Process
107 Politics and Public Opinion
108 Political Participation
130 Making Public Policy

Methods, Capstone: ( 12 units )

Soc 15 or Stat 95 (GE, prep for major)
PS 100W (GE, prep for major) (3 units)
PS 195A (3 units)
PS 190 or 190H (3 units)

Upper Division: ( 12 Units )

Any course in Comparative Politics (140 series)(3 units)
Any course in International Relations (150 series) (3 units)
American Political Thought (163) (3 units)
Internship (181) (3 units)