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Description

The political science major is a flexible one, consisting of 33 credit hours with at least a 2.0 GPA It is organized around the various subfields of political science but also allows substantial concentration in an area of interest to the student. It culminates in an integrating seminar.

Students interested in pursuing a legal career will find the political science major emphasizes the development of skills, such as critical thinking and writing, necessary for entering and completing law school. Students may also consider completing the Legal Studies Certificate or the Business Certificate to supplement their interest in law.


Degree Requirements

Political Science Major 33 Credits

Required Courses
cr.
POL 100 Introduction to Political Science 3
POL 210 American Politics 3
POL 260 Comparative Politics OR 3 or
POL 251 International Relations 3
POL 380 Elements of Political Thought (or other approved theory course) 3
POL 499 Senior Seminar 3
STA 225 Statistics 3
POL Political Science Electives 15


The 15 elective credits required to complete the major may be organized into areas of concentration or may be selected from all areas. The suggested areas of concentration are:

Concentrations

Judicial Studies and Law
cr.
POL 201 Introduction to Law and the Judiciary 3
POL 202 Criminal Law and Procedure 3
POL 203 Topics in Legal Issues 3
POL 204 Tort Law 3
POL 280 Legal Research 3
POL 342 American Constitution & Public Law 3
POL 346 Civil Liberties and Equality 3
POL 310 Women and Politics 3
POL 454 International Law 3


American Studies and Theory
cr.
POL 205 Political Fiction 3
POL 210 American Politics 3
POL 310 Women and Politics 3
POL 322 Public Policy Analysis 3
POL 330 Government and the Economy 3
POL 339 Issues in Public Policy 3
POL 342 Constitutional and Public Law 3
POL 346 Civil Liberties and Equality 3
POL 386 Politics and the Media 3


International and Comparative Politics
cr.
POL 325 Comparative Administrative Systems 3
POL 452 Foreign Policy of the United States 3
POL 453 Japanese Politics 3
POL 454 International Law 3
POL 457 International Political Economy 3
POL 460 European Politics 3
POL 461 Russian Politics 3
POL 463 Third World Politics 3
POL 466 Chinese Politics 3
POL 467 Politics in Africa 3


Public Administration
cr.
POL 320 Public Administration 3
POL 323 Personnel Management & Labor Relations 3
POL 324 Government Budgeting 3
POL 325 Comparative Administrative Systems 3
POL 330 Government and the Economy 3
POL 339 Issues in Public Policy 3
POL 342 American Constitution & Public Law 3
POL 347 Administrative Law 3
Other electives, workshops, internships, and independent studies are listed in the "Courses" section of this catalog.

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