2020-2021 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Samford University Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science Major (B.A.)


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General Education - Univ Core Curriculum: 22 Credits


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General Education - Distribution Areas: 27 Credits


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Political Science Major: 40 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.

General Electives: 39 Credits


Total Required Credits: 128


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