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Practical Politics

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

Advisors: Jackson, Brent, Percival

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)

Total Units: 42

(plus 6 units supporting from GE)