Political Science (B.S.)
- General Education (see list of approved courses)
- Rhetoric and Composition: Two approved courses in rhetoric and composition (6 hours)
- Mathematics: One approved mathematics course (3 hours)
- Statistics: One approved statistics course (3 hours)
- Natural Sciences: Two approved natural science courses, at least one including a laboratory component (7-8 hours)
- Humanities and Fine Arts: Two approved humanities and fine arts courses one, from fine arts and one from either (6 hours)
- Cultures and Civilizations: Option A: Western Humanities I and II and Non-Western Cultures and Civilizations OR Option B: World Civilization I, II, III (9 hours total)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences: Two approved behavioral or social science courses other than Political Science. (6 hours)
Minor Requirement
All Political Science majors must complete a minor with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Major and Related Courses
Requirements depend upon the concentration declared.
2855 - Public Administration and Nonprofit Management Concentration
- 6 hours including Political Science 101 and Psychology 101
- 6 hours in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management at the 200 level including PANM 200 and 225
- 15 hours in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management at the 300 level including PANM 320, 325, 330, 340, and one of the following: PANM 301 or PANM 324 or POLS 331
- 18 hours in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management courses at the 400 level including PANM 405, 410, 420, 450, 470
- Related course:
- English 279 or 300
2853 - Public Policy and Administration Concentration
- 6 hours Political Science at the 100 level including 101 and one course from Political Science 102 or 103
- 12 hours in Political Science at the 200 level, including Political Science 200, 225, and 6 hours from Political Science 202, 203, 213, 221, 233, 234, 244
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 300 level including Political Science 324 and 6 hours f rom 320, 322, 330, 335, 336, 345, 348, 350
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours from the Public Policy and Administration approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
- Related courses (12 hours):
- English 279 or 300 or Political Science 495
- Economics 101 or 102
- 6 hours selected from CriminaL Justice 295,
375*; Economics 101 or 102, 306*, 317*; Education 201; Environmental Science 410,
481; HHP 336; Early Childhood 245; Legal Assistant Studies 170; Sociology 125, 209;
SOCW 201
*Astrisks denote courses with prerequisites.
(Economics 101 or 102 is required. The course not taken to meet this requirement may be used to meet part of this 6-hour requirement.)
2848 - American Studies Concentration
- 9 hours including Political Science 101, 102, 200
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 200 level (excluding 200). Must include one of the following: 203, 213, 233, or 234.
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 300 level with at least 6 hours from 302, 314, 321, 322, 323, 324, 330, 331, 333, 335, 336, 345
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours of appropriate American Studies courses approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
- Related courses (12 hours):
- English 279 or 300 or Political Science 495;
- Economics 101; History 203 and 204
2851 - International and Comparative Studies Concentration
- 9 hours including Political Science 101, 102, 200
- 9 hours in Political Science courses at the 200 level (excluding 200). Must include at least 3 hours from Political Science 242, 244 or 246
- 9 hours in Political Science at the 300 level with at least 6 hours from 341, 343r, 345, 346, 347
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours of International and Comparative Studies courses approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
- Related courses (20 hours):
- English 279 or 300 or Political Science 495;
- 2 years of one foreign language at the college level;
- Economics 101
2852 - Legal Studies Concentration
- 9 hours including Political Science 101, 102, 200
- 9 hours in Political Science courses at the 200 level (excluding 200). Must include Political Science 221.
- 9 hours in Political Science courses at the 300 level with at least 6 hours from 320, 321, 322, 323
- 15 hours in Political Science courses at the 400 level including at least 6 hours of courses from the public law subfield approved by the departmental advisor and no more than 6 hours from Political Science 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 495r, 497r, 498r or 499r
- Related courses (12 hours):
- English 279 or 300 or Political Science 495;
- Economics 101 and 102; Philosophy 211
- Minimum of 2.0 in all POLS and PANM courses
- Minimum of 39 hours of 300 and 400 level courses
- Electives to complete 120 hours.
- See additional requirements.
4642 - Political Science Minor
18 hours including Political Science 101, 102 and 12 hours electives in Political Science. At least nine hours must be at the 300-400 level with no more than three hours from 461r, 462r, 463, 464, 471r, 472, 473r, 474, 475, 476, 481, 498r and 499r.
Minimum 2.0 average in minor.
4638 - Public Administration and Nonprofit Management Minor
9 hours including PANM 225, 330, 340.
9 additional hours Public Administration and Nonprofit Management course work with at least 6 hours at the 400 level.
Minimum 2.0 average in the minor.
POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES (POLS)
101 American Government (3)
The foundations, institutions, processes and policies of American national government with attention to the Constitution and such topics as elections, political and civil rights and liberties, federalism, public policy, public opinion, political culture, interest groups, and the role of citizens in governance. Every semester.
102 World Politics (3)
The evolution, nature, and operation of the contemporary world political system with attention to the behavior of states, the impact of ideology, culture, and domestic politics on foreign policy, the behavior of transnational political and economic actors, the effects of international competition, and the impact of international institutions on promoting cooperation. Every semester.
