DEGREES, CERTIFICATES & AWARDS

A.A.-T, Political Science
A.A., Political Science

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM

An Associate Degree, depending on the focus of study, is designed to prepare students for transfer into upper division course work in a bachelor’s degree program, or, to prepare students to enter the workforce in a particular vocational field. To qualify for an Associate’s Degree, a student must:  

1) complete each major-specific course required for the degree with at least a “C” grade or better, 

2) complete all Cuesta College general education, graduation and residency requirements,

3) achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 for all courses attempted (major, general education, elective).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Advocate/Organizer Federal Agency Employee
Ambassador Investment Fund Managers
Budget Analyst Labor Relations Specialist
Campaign Worker Lobbyist
City Planner/ Manager Media Specialist
Community Relations Director Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Compliance Managers Political Scientists
Congressional Staff Member Regulatory Affairs Managers
Diplomat Social Worker
Education Policy Analyst  

 

Degree/Certificate Types:
A.A. - Associate in Arts C.A. - Certificate of Achievement
A.S. - Associate in Science C.S. - Certificate of Specialization
A.A.-T. - Associate in Arts for Transfer C.C. - Certificate of Completion (Non Credit)
A.S.-T. - Associate in Science for Transfer