CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY
- Global Studies: Europe
- Global Studies: Latin America
- Global Studies: Pacific Rim
Program Description
The study of political science involves not only the examination of the structure of government and political systems but the examination of the interaction of individuals and institutions within those systems. These courses offer valuable insight into events on the local, state, national and international levels and they also encourage involvement of the citizenry.
Career Opportunities
| Attorney | Budget Analyst |
| Businessperson | Campaign Aide/Elected Official |
| City Planner | Foreign Service Officer |
| Government Worker | Legislative Aide/Lobbyist |
| Military Officer | Occupational Analyst |
| Personnel Manager | Political Scientist |
| Researcher/Research Analyst |
Some Career Opportunities may require more than two years of college study. Classes beyond the associate degree may be required to fulfill some Career Opportunities or for preparation for transfer to a university program.
Highlights
- Courses in both American and foreign political structures
- Widely traveled and internationally astute instructional staff
- Insightful analysis of international events
- Suggestions/contacts for student involvement in the political process
NOTE:
Transferable courses may or may not satisfy lower division major
preparation, general education, and/or elective requirements.
Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation.
Global Studies
CRC's Global Studies Program is designed to provide entrance into an
intellectually stimulating field of study or an exciting global career.
Global Studies Programs study a specific region of the world by focusing on its politics, history, geography, culture and language as it relates to the rest of the world. Accordingly, the Program will incorporate courses and faculty from social sciences, language arts and creative arts. The courses offered as part of the Global Studies program meet CSU GE requirements as well as IGETC requirements in "Political Science," and CRC GE requirements in other "Social and Behavioral Sciences" and "Arts and Humanities."
The increasing interaction of peoples, economies, cultures, markets and public policies supports the need for a Global Studies Program.
Career opportunities may be found in Government (Departments of State, Defense, Homeland Security, etc.); attorney (immigration, international law, etc.); MNC's; NGO's (non-profits, environmental, etc.) and academia (graduate work; teaching, etc.)
For information about the student learning outcomes for this program, see www.crc.losrios.edu/pslo
As the name implies, this department serves two inter-related subjects, each an integral part of the other. Cosumnes River College's political science program is designed to introduce students to the academic study of political science, to help them develop knowledge, analytical skills, and critical insight into the nature of politics and political problems. It is also designed to prepare students for transfer to four year institutions as political science majors, provide knowledge for informed engagement in political life and, as well, prepare students for a wide range of possible careers. Global Studies, indeed the study of the world's regions, is designed to introduce students to regional study. It allows them to develop knowledge, analytical skills and critical insight into the nature of politics and political problems in a specific region.
The political science courses offered are: "Introduction to Government: US," "Introduction to Government: Foreign," also known as "Comparative Politics," "Introduction to International Relations," "Introduction to International Political Economy" and "Introduction to Political Theory." Students transferring to four year colleges and universities may take "Introduction to Government: US" to satisfy requirements. Students transferring as political science majors should take a cluster of four of the courses offered, one of which may be "Introduction to Government: US."
Cosumnes River College is committed to adding new courses as opportunities become available.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Martin F. Morales, Professor
Chair, Department of Political Science & Global Studies
moralem@crc.losrios.edu
(916) 691-7114