Hey Tex,
Since you and I have a kinship (I was raised in Orange County, CA) and as a lover of Science as well (and I'm not big on politics
), I have to ask - is there anyway around this? What I mean is: Is there any suitable major within the realm of Science that would allow you to transfer to the University as scheduled?
In Arizona, where I'm currently residing, I attend a community college and a transferring degree to the University of Arizona requires General Studies (and pre-requisites) credits to be obtained before transferring to U of A.
I know that each state is different, but here in AZ, once a student has obtained the General Studies credits, they can change their major to whatever they would like (of course, the student can change before or after they finish getting the Gen. Studies creds), though some majors take longer than others - that would be the only factor to consider.
To address the core of the issue here, I know you are anxious to get out of the junior college but you have to consider what's really the most important to you...
Is making more/less money important?
If so, you may want to take it into consideration.
What field(s) are you interested in working in if you decided to stay with Political Science? Are there more/less career opportunities with having a degree in whichever area of Science you're interested in? Is it worth the extra time/credits to get that degree?
Where do you see yourself after graduation: if you choose Political Sci.? Where do you see yourself if you choose Science?
If your annual salary tips the scales on your decision, then you may want to ask yourself if your happiness (any part of it) is worth the sacrifice of a high annual salary or is your salary worth sacrificing your happiness?
Ultimately, go where you think you will be the happiest after graduation. If you choose Science, try to think positively about the extra time/work that is necessary to complete your degree; If you choose Pol. Sci., then positively think about the benefits of such a degree and the goal(s) you are working towards.
You never know, you may thank yourself after graduation for making the right choice.
I hope that, in some (even small) way, I have been a help.
Also, if I was facing your decision (which, in a way, I am) I would take all the facts into consideration, but ultimately I know I would go where my heart leads me. However, my heart would be persuaded to go in the direction where there is the most job security, job opportunities, etc.
I hope the end result is the one that makes you very happy. Good luck on your path!