Political Science Major, B.A.

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This program updated per 2015-16 revisions.

Required Courses

University Core Curriculum: 22 Credits

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General Education Requirements: 30 Credits

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Political Science Major: 40 Credits

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

(select three)

Select Special Field from the following subfields:

World Politics, American Politics, or Political Theory. Upper-level courses may be 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)