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)