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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science B.A./B.S.


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A major consists of a minimum of 36 credit hours in political science, distributed as follows:

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Methods course


To be taken after completion of at least 2 of these 3 introductory courses: POLSC 325, 333, and 344:

Advanced courses


To be taken after POLSC 400. Intersession courses cannot be used to fulfill these requirements. One course, at the 500 level or above, in each of the following areas:

  • Political thought Credits: (3)
  • American government and politics Credits: (3)
  • International relations Credits: (3)
  • Comparative government and politics Credits: (3)

Electives


Nine credit hours, including any political science course except for POLSC 350 Current Issues. Only 3 credit hours of the major are allowed to be readings or problems. Only six credit hours of the major are allowed to be internship credits.

Information for dual majors and nonmajors


The political science program is often advantageously combined with another major. Those seeking dual majors should coordinate their program in consultation with advisors in each area.

Total credit hours required for graduation: (120)


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