Political Science (B.A., B.S.)

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The choice of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree is available to political science majors. If a student has a second major, the degree choice may be determined by the other major.

Political Science Major (B.A. or B.S., 36 hours). A minor or second major is also required.
Core Courses36 hours
POLSC 1010 United States Government and Politics or POLSC 1010FYW United States Government and Politics4 hours
POLSC 1100 Introduction to International Politics4 hours
POLSC 2000 Analyzing Politics and Policy4 hours
Politicial Science Electives20 hours
  • Eight (8) hours of the electives credit must be completed at the 3000/4000 level
  • A minimum of two (2) courses must be completed in each of the two (2) subfields (US Politics/International Politics) listed below:
 

US Electives (select two from the following):

 

International Politics Electives (select two from the following):

 
Capstone4 hours
POLSC 4990 Senior Seminar 
In some cases, senior research may be completed instead through a project undertaken in conjunction with POLSC 2970 Internship.		4 hours
Required Minor 
Political Science majors must also complete one or more minors. Students pursuing a double major may substitute their second major for the minor requirement. 

** Minimum 12 hours of 3000-4000 level work must be completed in major. Make sure to work with advisor to check that all upper-level hours are completed in plan.