Important Notes

Political Science Major

Important Notes

Two upper-division courses in a field may be substituted for that field’s lower-division course. However, these courses cannot also be used to satisfy the upper-division course requirements for a concentration in that field.

Since course offerings may change from year to year, students are strongly advised to consult the department for the latest listing of courses before preregistration.
See the Tentative Schedule

Agreements signed between UCSD and several community colleges allow students to apply some community college courses toward lower-division course requirements for the major. Transfer students must, however, take at least one of the lower-division courses (10, 11, 12, 13) in residence at UCSD. Courses taken elsewhere may be credited toward the major. Please check with an undergraduate advisor for more information on credit for courses taken elsewhere.
See the Transferring Units Guide

Students who pass the Advanced Placement (AP) Tests in American or Comparative Politics may be exempted from taking PS 10 or 11 (respectively).

At least nine courses in political science must be taken in residence at UCSD. A total maximum of six courses may be taken elsewhere and applied toward the major. This applies to transfer students, students who pass the AP exam(s), as well as students who study abroad on the Education Abroad Program (EAP) or the Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP). Students planning to transfer course work completed elsewhere are urged to consult an undergraduate advisor.
See the Transferring Units Guide

Double majors who include political science as one of their two majors must fulfill the requirements of both programs. Please consult an undergraduate advisor for more information.

Students must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA in the major. To be counted toward satisfying the requirements for the major, upper- and lower-division courses must be completed with a C- or better grade. Courses taken to satisfy requirements for the major may not be taken Pass/Not Pass with the exception of a maximum of two independent study courses (PS 199).

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Political Science Major Important Notes
Two upper-division courses in a field may be substituted for that field’s lower-division course. However, these courses cannot also be used to satisfy the upper-division course requirements for a concentration in that field. Since course offerings may change from year to year, students are strongly advised to consult the department for the latest listing of courses before preregistration. See the Tentative Schedule Agreements signed between UCSD and several community colleges allow students to apply some community college courses toward lower-division course requirements for the major. Transfer students must, however, take at least one of the lower-division courses (10, 11, 12, 13) in residence at UCSD. Courses taken elsewhere may be credited toward the major. Please check with an undergraduate advisor for more information on credit for courses taken elsewhere. See the Transferring Units Guide Students who pass the Advanced Placement (AP) Tests in American or Comparative Politics may be exempted from taking PS 10 or 11 (respectively). At least nine courses in political science must be taken in residence at UCSD. A total maximum of six courses may be taken elsewhere and applied toward the major. This applies to transfer students, students who pass the AP exam(s), as well as students who study abroad on the Education Abroad Program (EAP) or the Opportunities Abroad Program (OAP). Students planning to transfer course work completed elsewhere are urged to consult an undergraduate advisor. See the Transferring Units Guide Double majors who include political science as one of their two majors must fulfill the requirements of both programs. Please consult an undergraduate advisor for more information. Students must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA in the major. To be counted toward satisfying the requirements for the major, upper- and lower-division courses must be completed with a C- or better grade. Courses taken to satisfy requirements for the major may not be taken Pass/Not Pass with the exception of a maximum of two independent study courses (PS 199).
Major/Minor Page
General \| American \| Comparative \| IR \| Theory \| Public Law \| Public Policy