Political Science Major (B.A.)

I. Foundation Courses: 16 Credits

• POLS 200 - Power and Politics (4)
• POLS 205 - Introduction to American Politics (4)
• POLS 301 - Methods and Practice of Political Science (4)
• POLS 460 - Internship (2-4) (take for a total of 4 credits)

II. Upper-Level Courses in Special Field: 12 Credits

Choose a Special Field from the following subfields and complete three courses:

World Politics
American Politics
Political Theory

NOTE: Upper-level courses are designated in one or more Special Fields. This information is included at the end of each course description.

III.Upper-Level Courses outside Special Field: 8 Credits

Select one course each in two subfields other than the student’s Special Field. These courses must be taught by political science faculty.

IV. Capstone: 4 Credits

• POLS 465 - Senior Seminar in Political Science (4)