Program Description
The primary objectives of the Political Science program are to meet general education requirements for American Institutions and Social Sciences for the associate degree and to complete general education requirements for baccalaureate degrees. Political science is the study of human behavior as it relates to political situations. It involves the examination of institutions, processes, people, ideas and policies. The study of political science develops cultural literacy, critical thinking and other useful skills.

Program Emphasis
San Diego City College offers four courses in Political Science: Political Science 101, 102, 103 and 140. Completion of Political Science 101, 102 and 103 provides the student with lower division preparation for a baccalaureate degree in Political Science at San Diego State University.