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:
          American Politics Subfield  (12)
          Political Theory Subfield  (12)
          World Politics Subfield  (12)

NOTE 1: Subfield information is included at the end of each course description.
NOTE 2: Subfields for Special Topics courses can vary, depending on the topic for that individual section.

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.
          American Politics Subfield  (12)
          Political Theory Subfield  (12)
          World Politics Subfield  (12)

NOTE 1: Subfield information is included at the end of each course description.
NOTE 2: Subfields for Special Topics course can vary, depending on the topic for that individual section.

IV. Capstone: 4 Credits

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