Social change, political upheaval, and wars have lasting impacts on human society. In MPC’s Political Science program, you’ll study government, political behavior, and public policy to gain an understanding of contemporary issues and become a more-informed citizen.
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A Passion for Government & Law
Specialize with a Political Science or Pre-Law Transfer Degree
Political Science
Students prepare for transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor’s degree in political science or a related major. Students develop quantitative and qualitative analysis skills to evaluate policy-making functions of government and study the impacts of social movements, war, and revolution, among other topics.
Law, Public Policy, and Society
This interdisciplinary program prepares students for law school via transfer into the CSU system for completion of a bachelor’s degree. The program emphasizes the development of communication and critical thinking skills while probing how scholars of political science, business, sociology, and social justice scholars understand the legal process.