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Political Science

Political Science Programs

B.A. in Political Science

  1. General Education Requirements (Social Scientific Perspectives)

    1. 111 – Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
    2. 121– Introduction to Global Politics3
  2. Major Requirements

    1. 230 – Advanced Global Politics3
    2. 341 – Ethics, Politics, and Policy3
    3. 461 – Internship or 460 – Independent Study3
    4. Electives (Special Topics, Cross-listed classes, or INS 300)6
    5. 470 – Senior Seminar3
    6. Two courses from:6

      1. 335 – Congress and the Presidency3
      2. 336 – Citizenship and Political Participation3
      3. 337 – American Constitutionalism3
    7. Two courses from:6

      1. 320 – Global Politics and Conflict3
      2. 321 – Global Politics and Cooperation3
      3. 322 – Global Politics and Development3
      4. 323 – Global Politics and Human/National Security3

 * One of these courses would meet the Social Scientific Perspectives requirement. Both courses are required for the major.

Minor in Political Science

Students desiring to complete a minor in Political Science must complete the following requirements.

PS 111 American Government3
PS 121 Introduction to Global Politics3
One Political Science course 300 level or higher3
Additional courses in Political Science9