California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2009-11 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Public Administration Option:

Major Units:42

First Semester		Second Semester		Comments
GE Area A [*1]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3	[1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better. [2] Consider meeting the U.S. Diversity and Global Cultures requirements with GE. NOTE: Consider taking a Course Link in your first semester.
GE Area A [*1]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3
GE Area B	3	GE Area B	3
GE Area E	3	GE Area D [*2]	3
POLS 155 or HIST 130	3	POLS 155 or HIST 130	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Third Semester		Fourth Semester		Comments
POLS 460A	3	POLS 331 - WP [*3]	3	[*3] C- or better is required for the WP course. POLS 331/ 331X/ 460A/ 402/ and 403 are offered both fall and spring. POLS 431 or 432 or 437 may be taken as offered in fall or spring.
POLS 402 or 403	3	POLS 331X	1
GE Area C [*2]	3	POLS 431 or 432 or 437	3
GE Area D [*2]	3	GE Area C [*2]	3
GE UD Theme	3	GE Area D [*2]	3
		GE UD Theme	3
TOTAL	15	TOTAL	16

Fifth Semester		Sixth Semester		Comments
POLS 421	3	POLS 462	3	NOTE: Consider using electives for a minor in international relations or criminal justice or geography and planning or economics or communication.
POLS 460C	3	POLS 460B	3
GE Area C [*2]	3	GE UD Theme	3
Elective	3	Elective	3
Elective	3	Elective	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15	Apply to graduate by May 15.

Seventh Semester		Eighth Semester		Comments
POLS 464 (FA)	3	POLS 471B (SP)	3	[*4] Select POLS 402/403/461/465/468 (May use 402 or 403 to satisfy this requirement if not used in previous semester requirements.) NOTE: A maximum of 15 internship units numbered 189/289/389/489 may be applied toward your degree.
POLS 471A (FA)	3	Major Selection [*4]	3
POLS 489A	2	Elective	3
Major Selection [*4]	3	Elective	3
Elective	3	Elective	3

TOTAL	14	TOTAL	15	120 units required for degree.

Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 24

Approved 3/27/09