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Political Science @ Cuyamaca College

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Become a publicly spirited, scholarly minded, and civically engaged individual

Political Science @ Cuyamaca College

Political Science @ Cuyamaca CollegePolitical Science @ Cuyamaca CollegePolitical Science @ Cuyamaca College

Become a publicly spirited, scholarly minded, and civically engaged individual

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"With you every step of the way"

Political Science is a community and academic major within the Behavioral and Social Sciences Academic and Career Pathway at Cuyamaca College.


The motto of our program is: "With you every step of the way".


Our vision is to inspire publicly spirited and scholarly minded students, ensure every student enrolled at Cuyamaca College has the opportunity to successfully complete an introductory course in political science, U.S. politics, California politics, international politics, comparative politics, political science research methods, and public policy, and support every declared political science major to successfully earn their Associate of Arts-Transfer (AA-T) degree.


Our mission is to provide the highest quality instructional experience for all students in face-to-face, online, and hybrid settings; and serve as effective academic, co-curricular, extracurricular, and career mentors to students who are declared political science majors.

Why major or Double Major in Political Science?

Why Major and earn your AA-T in Political Science?

You should major in political science to become a publicly spirited, scholarly minded, and civically engaged individual with has the knowledge, skills, and abilities to effect political and policy change at the local, state, national, and international level.


Cuyamaca College offers a robust AA-T in Political Science that includes courses in Research Methods and Public Policy.

Why Double Major and earn your AA-T in Political Science and 2nd degree of your choice?

You should double major because you can, and because you keep your options open after you transfer to a 4-year university and beyond.


You can double major in Political Science and another academic field of your choice, such as Communications, Economics, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Spanish, Arabic, History, or Environmental Science.

Course Offerings for Spring 2022 and Summer 2022

Spring 2022 - Enrollment Opens Monday, November 15, 2021

16-week Semester

  • POSC 121: Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics: 16-week Session, Online Only, *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost
  • POSC 121: Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics: For Health Science High Middle College Students Only, Online Only, *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost


1st 8-week Session (January 31, 2022 to March 26, 2022)

  • POSC 170: Introduction to Political Science Research Methods: 1st 8-week Session, Online Only, *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost
  • POSC 124: Introduction to Comparative Politics: 1st 8-week Session, Online Only (changed from HyFlex), *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost


2nd 8-week Session (April 4, 2022 to May 28, 2022)

  • POSC 121: Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics: 2nd 8-week Session, Online Only (changed from HyFlex), *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost
  • POSC 180: Introduction to Public Policy: 2nd 8-week Session, Online Only, *ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost

Summer 2022 - Enrollment Opens mid-Spring 2022

  • POSC 121: Introduction to U.S. Government and Politics: 8-week Session
  • POSC 130: Introduction to International Relations: 8-week Session

How do I Enroll in POSC courses? Easy as Steps 1 & 2!

Step 1: Apply for Admission to the College!

If you have never applied for admission to the college, then please start here!


  1. Complete an Application to Cuyamaca College
  2. Receive a "Welcome" email from Cuyamaca College's Admissions and Records.
  3. Follow instructions in email.
  4. Schedule a meeting to Talk with a Counselor.
  5. Move to Step 2.

Step 2: Register for Courses at the College!

If you have already applied and were admitted to the college, then start here!


  • 1. Sign into Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Self-Service portal.
  • 2. After you log in, go to "Academics" on left-hand menu and select "Advanced Search for Classes"
  • 3. On the "Advanced Search" page, select the following:
    • a. Term: "Spring 2022".
    • b. Courses and Sections: "Political Science".
    • c. Click "Search" button.
  • 4. Use the “Filter Results” and check box “Cuyamaca College” to refine results.
  • 5. Click “Add” button to add POSC courses that meet your academic and career goals.
  • 6. Yay! You are enrolled in POSC courses at Cuyamaca College!

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