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

(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)