Political Science

Skyline College offers an AA-T degree in Political Science for Transfer. In addition, political science classes are a great way to fulfill General Education requirements for many degrees and to prepare for transfer to a four-year university. 

In order to succeed in political science, students will need to develop strong reading, writing, critical thinking and analytical skills and demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills.

Career Outlook

A degree in Political Science can be a gateway to a variety of career trajectories including law, politics, policy, government, journalism, public relations, marketing,  advertising, communications, and much more. Salary ranges for jobs within these trajectories vary greatly.

Check out the Political Science classes offered in upcoming semesters.

Check out the class schedule

• Demonstrate an understanding of comparative political systems, especially as they relate to cultural components and socio-economic environments
• Understand and analyze the key approaches to the study of the relationship between nations as it pertains to their military, economic and diplomatic relations
• Critically evaluate and be familiar with the nature and process of theorizing in political science and to enable the students to distinguish and categorize different types of methodology and theory utilized in the study of political science
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and values that constitute the underpinnings of the American political institutions as they have evolved throughout history.