This is an archive of the 2023-2024 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

This is an archive of the 2023-2024 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

This is an archive of the 2023-2024 University Catalog.
To access the most recent version, please visit catalog.csun.edu.

UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2023-2024

Programs

B.A., Political Science

Politics and Government Option

This option offers a variety of courses in domestic and global politics and policy. The curriculum may be selected by students who (a) want a liberal arts education; (b) who desire to pursue graduate education in political science or other fields, such as law; (c) who want to enter government; or (d) who intend to …

B.A., Political Science

Public Policy and Management Option

This option offers a variety of courses in Public Policy and Management and allows students to form a thorough understanding of the political institutions through which public plans are formulated and implemented. The option may be selected by students who want to prepare for careers in government, politics and public offices within public and nonprofit …

B.A., Political Science

Law and Society Option

This option offers students an in-depth study of public law and the philosophies upon which our legal system is based. The option may be selected by students who want to pursue a career in law or to prepare for careers in government, politics and public offices within public and nonprofit organizations or the private sector.

Minor in Political Science

The minor in Political Science is designed for students who want to have a formal secondary area of concentration. A minor is not required for a baccalaureate degree.

M.A., Political Science

American Politics Option

The graduate program in Political Science is a liberal arts program based upon superior undergraduate preparation. It requires a higher level of achievement and places greater emphasis on independent study and research than does the baccalaureate program. Department evaluation and approval are required for admission to either classified or conditionally classified graduate standing. Additional information …

M.A., Political Science

Global Politics Option

The graduate program in Political Science is a liberal arts program based upon superior undergraduate preparation. It requires a higher level of achievement and places greater emphasis on independent study and research than does the baccalaureate program. Department evaluation and approval are required for admission to either classified or conditionally classified graduate standing. Additional information …