The Department of Political Science offers three majors:

✔ International Relations — Explores problems of security, development, ethnic conflict, human rights, health, and the environment at a global level.
✔ Political Science — Aims to provide the student with a broad understanding of political concepts, political institutions, political behavior, and political processes.
✔ Political Science—Public Service — For students who desire opportunities for practical hands-on experience in their major. It differs in particular from the political science major in its internship requirement and its focus on the American political system.

Internships & Career Alternatives
Both the proximity of UC Davis to the state capitol and the programs offered by the UC Washington Center afford exceptional internship possibilities in local, state, and national government offices, providing students with actual experience in politics and government service while still attending school. A student who majors in political science acquires research and analytic skills relevant to many professional fields. Consequently, the majors offered in political science are valuable not only in providing students with a better understanding of politics and political systems, but also as a first step toward careers in teaching, law, management, government, urban planning,  journalism, politics, administration, or for graduate studies in numerous fields.

The Associate in Science in Nutrition for Transfer (AS-T) degree at Woodland Community College prepares students for transfer into Nutritional Science and related majors in the CSU system. Students who choose to pursue a major in nutrition have several career opportunities in the fields of medicine, kinesiology, food science, research, and academics.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Assess methods for improving health through dietary and lifestyle modifications.
✓ Analyze the relationship between health and development.
✓ Demonstrate familiarity with scientific method and statistical analyses.
✓ Analyze the physiological processing of nutrients as they relate to energy balance, energy metabolism, and physical activity.

The curriculum provides depth in the biological and physical sciences and a sound understanding of how plants obtain and utilize resources from their environment to sustain their growth and development. The influences of genetics, management systems and environmental inputs on crop development and productivity are emphasized along with the postharvest preservation and marketing of plant products. Students will develop an area of specialization with options in Crop Production, Plant Genetics & Breeding, or Postharvest Biology & Technology. An Individual option is also available to match specific subject matter or career goal interests in the plant sciences. All students gain practical experience through a combination of practical laboratory courses and internships. Students may also pursue an Honors thesis in their senior year.

Career Alternatives
Graduates from this program are prepared to pursue a wide range of careers, including various technical and management positions in agricultural & business enterprises, farming, or consulting; public, private & non-profit agencies; Cooperative Extension; international development; teaching; or agricultural & environmental journalism and communication services. Graduates are qualified to pursue graduate studies in the natural and agricultural sciences, such as plant biology, genetics, breeding, horticulture, agronomy, biotechnology, ecology, environmental studies, pest management, education, or business management.

This degree is intended for students who wish to transfer to a California State University to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics. The AS-T Degree in Mathematics will offer the knowledge and ability to be successful in the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and may help prepare you for a Bachelor’s Degrees in statistics and a variety of science or engineering-related areas. Check with a counselor to obtain accurate information on the usefulness of the AS-T in Mathematics for potential use by those intending to major in statistics, engineering, or science-related fields.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Apply appropriate mathematical and statistical concepts, models, and methods to understand, analyze and communicate results when dealing with issues involving quantitative information.
✓ Analyze data and numerical information to evaluate, interpret, and draw objective conclusions when facing quantitative problems.

The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to provide a seamless pathway for transfer to a CSU in majors such as American Studies, Criminology, Global Intelligence and National Security, International Relations, Philosophy, and related majors in the fields of law and public policy. This interdisciplinary area of emphasis emphasizes the development of communication skills, introduces students to foundations of law and public policy in society, and prepares students for further study in a variety of majors.

This degree coursework is good preparation for students who want to attend law school upon completion of a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete more advanced degrees in these areas are preparing for careers in government, politics, and public offices within public and nonprofit organizations or the private sector.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Demonstrate an understanding of the political institutions and legal processes through which public plans are formulated and implemented.
✓ Develop and apply strong communication skills in analyses of legal and social issues.
✓ Apply skills and knowledge acquired in the curriculum to analyze policy issues and make policy recommendations.

This degree prepares students interested in a variety of Allied Health occupations with a rigorous course of study, including coursework required for many allied health majors including Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and others. Since each training program requires a unique set of prerequisite coursework, it is imperative that students work closely with counselors to ensure the appropriate courses are chosen for the training program they wish to enter. Completion of the degree does not guarantee enrollment in any health occupation program.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Demonstrate written and oral communication skills appropriate for careers in Allied Health.
✓ Demonstrate comprehension of key science principles relating to careers in Allied Health.
✓ Describe the roles that culture and diversity play in various aspects of human behavior.
✓ Demonstrate skills in laboratory procedures and apply critical thinking skills in laboratory experiments.
✓ Explain the principles of nutrition and their effect on health.
✓ Describe the overall organization of the human body.

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for continued study in a range of majors at a CSU, including Child and Adolescent Development, Family Studies, and Human Development. The core courses give a solid foundation in psychology with electives in biology, early childhood education, and sociology.

Human development majors study both the biological factors such as growth, physical maturation and aging, and social factors such as parenting, education and personal choices, that affect the developmental process. While careers in this field typically require more than 2 years of study, human development graduates find employment as educators in early childhood and more advanced settings, as social workers and counselors, and in governmental or private agency settings relating to social welfare and recreation. Graduates are also prepared to pursue advanced degrees in behavioral and social sciences, education, social work, family law or health sciences.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Articulate the interplay of biological, psychological, and social forces shaping human development throughout the lifespan.
✓ Critically evaluate research relevant to human development and apply human development knowledge in diverse contexts.
✓ Complete lower-division preparation for transfer to a related major at a four-year university.

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer (AA-T) degree at Woodland Community College prepares students for seamless transfer into Social Justice Studies, Ethnic Studies (including African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, and Native American Studies), Gender Studies (including LGBTQ studies and Women’s Studies), and related majors in the CSU system.

Students who choose to major in Social Justice Studies and related fields have a wide range of career options: activists, community organizers, public policy analysts, conflict resolution specialists, human relations workers, NGO workers, human rights groups, political campaigners, workers in environmental organizations, alternative media, human rights groups, political campaigns, religious organizations, international agencies, mediators, rights advocates, journalists, lobbyists, and community organizers. Most careers require more than an Associate degree.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements.

The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

🗸 Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units
🗸 Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework
🗸 Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no-pass basis
🗸 Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Recognize and connect the ways individuals and institutions may be beneficiaries and/or victims of social injustice.
✓ Identify and analyze the ways injustices are institutionalized in social, political, and economic structures.
✓ Identify and practice the methods people use to fight for social justice at local, national, and international levels.

The Social and Behavioral Sciences AA has an interdisciplinary area of emphasis on people as members of society. Students who complete this degree will develop an awareness of the methods of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences, the ways people act and have acted in response to their societies, and how societies and social subgroups operate.

Students who complete this degree can earn higher wages in entry-level positions in a variety of fields, particularly ones that prefer familiarity with the social and behavioral sciences. The degree may also prepare students for careers that require further study, such as social and community service managers, researchers, and educators; students who plan to transfer should meet with a counselor to ensure that transfer requirements are met.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

✓ Demonstrate knowledge of the scientific method and the range of research methodologies used in social and behavioral sciences.
✓ Demonstrate personal and social responsibility through articulating the mutually constituting relationship between self and society.
✓ Demonstrate global awareness of diverse social structures, concepts, and constructs.
✓ Demonstrate critical thinking about the social world by evaluating theories and evidence from multiple social science disciplines.

The Plant Biology Bachelor of Arts major consists of a biological sciences core covering the general principles of biology plus five plant-specific classes dealing with advanced aspects of plant biology including physiology, development, and anatomy. Electives allow students to tailor the degree to suit their interests. Independent research in a laboratory setting is a requirement, and majors in Plant Biology are guaranteed this opportunity. Because of the value of plants as a model system for research in molecular genetics, cell biology, and biochemistry, Plant Biology also can make an excellent minor or second major for students in these fields.

Career Alternatives
A degree in Plant Biology serves as an excellent launching point for a wide range of career options, including domestic and international opportunities in business, research, management, and teaching in both governmental and private sectors. The program is excellent preparation for students wishing to enter graduate or other professional schools, including medicine, law (particularly environmental or patent law) or journalism. Plant biologists can work in the laboratory, in the field, in the forest, in botanical gardens or nurseries, in agricultural companies, or in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, energy or chemical industries, or in the area of environmental protection.