Political Science
The
political science major
is designed to prepare students
for advanced graduate education in the areas of American
politics, international relations, political philosophy, and law.
It also prepares students for careers in public policy analysis,
international affairs, various levels of government, campaign
management, interest groups, journalism, and many others.
Course requirements involve 48 semester hours including:
Political Science Core................................................................21
640 Qualitative Methodology and Reasoning................. 3
Behavior electives selected from...............................................6
International elective selected from...........................................3
Law electives selected from........................................................6
Political thought electives selected from...................................6
Structures electives selected from.............................................6
*Capstone Course
Political Science Major Curriculum Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
Other General Education Requirements................................42–50
Political Science Major Requirements..........................................48
Electives.................................................................................30–38
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24.
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Political Science
First year:
Biological Science Elective.............................................................3.5
Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5
Electives.............................................................................................9
Total................................................................................................. 33
Second year:
Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3
LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3
Structures Electives...........................................................................6
Electives.............................................................................................5
Total................................................................................................. 32
Third year:
Behavior Electives..............................................................................6
International Electives........................................................................3
Political Thought Electives.................................................................6
Electives.............................................................................................6
Total................................................................................................. 30
Fourth year:
Law Electives.....................................................................................6
Electives........................................................................................... 18
Total................................................................................................. 33
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2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of History and Government
Political Science
