Students majoring in political science complete 48 hours in specified course work. Drawing together ideas from economics, psychology, biology, sociology, philosophy, and history, the political science major complements the liberal arts cur riculum. Students can choose to focus on public policy and administration, comparative politics, international relations, American government, pre-law, or can tailor their own unique study experience by selecting some combination of all five areas. Real-life international experiences with internship, study abroad, or simulations supple ment classroom study.
Major Requirements: Political Science (BA)
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
---|---|
Introduction Courses Select one of the following: |
4 |
Political Theory Select one of the following: |
4 |
Political Science subfields POLS 307: The Presidency and the American Political System |
4 |
POLS 206: Introduction to Comparative Politics | 4 |
POLS 210: Introduction to International Relations | 4 |
POLS 343: Public Administration | 4 |
Methodology POLS 265: Research Methods |
4 |
Electives Four electives, with at least 12 credits from 300+ level courses |
16 |
Pre-LawTrack* Select four of the five courses: |
4 |
Senior Integrative Experience POLS 499:Senior Seminar |
4 |
Total | 48 |
*Electives are not applicable if the Pre-Law Trackis chosen
* Pre-Law Track is not applicableif the Electivessection is chosen
Minor Requirements: Political Science
Course Number And Title |
Sem. Hrs. |
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Select one of the following: POLS 103: Global Realities |
4 |
Select one of the following: POLS 205: Introduction to Political Theory |
4 |
Political Science Elective | 4 |
Two Political Science electives at the 300/400 level | 8 |
Total | 20 |