The Associate in Arts in Political Science for Transfer (see details below) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Political Science or similar major. Priority admission with junior status to the CSU system will be granted. Students completing this degree are exempt from Mendocino College Institutional Requirements. Please check with a counselor for more specific transfer information.
Courses
1.0 - 8.0 Units / Credit course for grade or Pass / No Pass.
This course will enable students to earn credit for completing a supervised internship in national, state, local or related political organizations or government agencies. Internships are courses in which students demonstrate knowledge and skills learned in the classroom in a real work situation, while developing new job-specific knowledge and skills. Internships also help students better understand an occupation, and to gauge their interest and compatibility with a specific career. Students can earn up to 8 units per semester (for a total of 16 combined Work Experience units). Limitation on Enrollment: Requires Instructor consent. Student must meet criteria for internship work site.
Recommended Preparation: POL 200, POL 201, POL 202, POL 203 or POL 204
3.0 Units / 3.0 hours LEC
Credit course for grade or Pass / No Pass
This course will provide an introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. The course also examines political behavior and its influences, as well as key contemporary political issues. (C-ID POLS 110)
Meets the following degree requirements:
CSU (D8), UC, IGETC (4H)
MC (B1, B2)
3.0 Units / 3.0 hours LEC
Credit course for grade or Pass / No Pass
In this course students will analyze different kinds of political systems, including their history, political institutions, processes and policies, the environments in which they occur, and their consequences. (C-ID POLS 130)
Meets the following degree requirements:
CSU (D8), UC, IGETC (4H)
MC (B2)
3.0 Units / 3.0 hours LEC
Credit course for grade or Pass / No Pass
This course will provide an introduction to the history of Western political thought, exploring approaches to understanding political theory and analyzing writings of classical and contemporary theorists. Course topics include fundamental concepts such as freedom, equality and justice; modern political ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and feminism; and human nature and the relationship between the individual and the state. (C-ID POLS 120, POLS 150)
Meets the following degree requirements:
CSU (D8), UC, IGETC (4H)
MC (B2)
3.0 Units / 3.0 hours LEC
Credit course for grade or Pass / No Pass
This course will provide an introductory survey of world politics involving a historical and theoretical analysis of the relations among states and international organizations. It will also explore contemporary problems and issues in global politics, including international institutions and global order; diplomacy and bargaining; war, conflict, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction; international trade, finance and the global
Meets the following degree requirements:
CSU (D8), UC, IGETC (4H)
MC (B2, Culture)
3.0 Units / 3.0 hours LEC
Credit course for grade or Pass / No Pass
This course will examine Federal Indian policy from the Washington administration to today, including major government offices and programs that affect the Native American community. It will also examine the role of Native American people in the political system and political institutions; Native American political structures and functions; and the relationship between tribes and states.
Meets the following degree requirements:
CSU (D3, D8), UC, IGETC (4C, 4H)
MC (B2)
Faculty
Albert and Patricia Beltrami Scholarship/Internship Program
ABOUT
The Beltrami Scholarship is intended to facilitate an Internship Program for Mendocino College students who are interested in learning about and possibly pursuing a career in local government. Participating students will intern in local city or county government, enroll in Mendocino College Cooperative Work Experience Education for college credit, and be eligible for a scholarship of up to $1,000 per year.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Recipients of this internship must meet the following criteria:
• Mendocino or Lake County resident
• 3.0 grade point average
• Successful completion of POL 80, 200 or 204 (Student Participation in College Governance, American Government and Politics or California Government and Politics)
• Intent to major in business, political science or related field
• Intent to pursue a career in local government, politics and/or an upper level management position
• Enroll in POL 197 for a minimum of 1 unit, maximum of 8
For more information, contact Political Science Professor Phil Warf (pwarf@mendocino.edu) or Molly Thomas in the Cooperative Work Experience Office (mthomas@mendocino.edu or 707-468-6430).
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Through the political Science program at Mendocino College, I discovered my passion for public service and advocacy. I was lucky enough to serve as the president of the Associated Students of Mendocino College (ASMC) as well as the Board of Directors of the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC). These experiences, as well as my education, allowed me to transfer to UC Davis to continue my education and participate in the UC Washington program, where I Interned and worked for the U.S. House of Representatives. I am very grateful to Mendocino College and its Political Science program for these life-changing opportunities. |
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I attended Mendocino College for 2 years and was in the process of transferring to the University of San Francisco. I had the privilege to join the Associated Students as Treasurer and, via the Beltrami Internship, work at the Mendocino County Alternate Defender’s office. Serving a position on the college senate taught me about the logistics of financially managing a business/organization. Coincidentally, I now work in the finance industry. I started as an intern at the Alternate Defender’s office and then gained a full-time position which taught me a lot about serving my community, which has always been one of my core values. The Beltrami scholarship was a great opportunity for me to get a head start on my college expenses and it was a stepping stone for me to transfer to USF. I am grateful for all of the experiences I had at Mendo. It helped me on a path to success in my education and career. |