Political Science Degrees
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:
- complete each major-specific course required for the degree with at least a “C” grade or better,
- complete all Cuesta College general education, graduation and residency requirements,
- 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 | |
