2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Political Science - Law (BA)
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The major in political science acquaints students with political aspects of society and encourages them to develop a critical and imaginative perspective on public issues. The program in political science provides the foundation for a liberal education, including the intellectual skills of critical analysis, writing, and discussion. It also emphasizes the importance of continuing involvement in political activity and public affairs. These educational experiences prepare our students for a variety of careers in fields including public service, business, teaching, research, journalism, public relations, and administration.
The Law Track offers a special focus on the judiciary, legal reasoning, and is an ideal opportunity for students considering law school.
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Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours
K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State. The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core. Orientation: 1 Credit Hour
Outside Concentration: 9 Credit Hours
Outside credential of at least 9 credit hours (May be from any unit, except Policial Science, OR from approved interdisciplinary credentials within the unit). OR Any 9 credit hours in a single prefix (except for POLSC) (all must be 300 level or above OR at any level with a prereq in the same prefix; up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). OR Any 9 credit hours in a microcredential (up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). Overlays: [9] Credit Hours
May be fulfilled in K-State Core, Outside Concentration, electives, or the Program itself. - Ethical Reasoning Overlay Credits: [3]
- Global Perspectives Overlay Credits: [3]
- US Multicultural Overlay Credits: [3]
Statistics Requirement
If not met through K-State Core requirements, STAT 225 is required.
Introductory Courses: 9 Credit Hours
Required Introductory Course (3 credits)
Choose two courses (6 credits) from the following:
Methods Course: 3 Credit Hours
Law Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Choose one course (3 credits) Required Law Track Courses (3 credit hours)
Law Track Electives (3 credit hours)
Choose one of the following. May choose POLSC 614 or POLSC 615 only if not taken above for credit as Required Courses Advanced Courses: 9 Credit Hours
To be taken after POLSC 400 . Choose three courses (9 credits) at the 500 level or above with at least one course from one of following areas: Political Thought, International Relations, Comparative Government and Politics. One course may be from American Government & Politics. Major Electives: 9 Credit Hours
Choose four courses (12 credits) from POLSC at any level. BA Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Restricted Electives: 6 Credit Hours
3 credit hours in each of the following, with at least 3 credit hours at 300 level or above OR at any level with a prerequisite in the same discipline. One course in Humanities Credits: 3
Any course or combination of courses in Fine Arts Credits: 3
BA Natural and Quantitative Requirement: 6 Credit Hours
One course in each of the following, with at least 3 credit hours total at 300 level or above OR at any level with a prerequisite in the same discipline. Natural Science or Quantitative course Credits: 3
Natural Science, or Quantitative, or Social Science with MATH or STAT Credits: 3
BA Second Language Requirement: 3-16 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following: Option 1: 3-14 Credit Hours
At least 3 credit hours of coursework culminating with level 4 or above (i.e., French 4, German 4, Spanish 4, etc.) or the equivalent of level 4 in a second language sequence. Option 2: 16 Credit Hours
At least 16 credit hours of coursework in which student takes the first and second levels of two different languages, selected from any language offered within the department of Modern Languages, ASL, or from any other second language transferred in at an equivalent level. Option 3: 3 Credit Hours
Students whose first language is not English may satisfy this requirement by meeting the English Proficiency Admission Standards for K-State or by completing the appropriate level of exit courses with the English Language Program. Free Electives: 12-25 Credit Hours
In addition to K-State Core Free Electives requirement, take any course so that the total credit hours completed equals 120. Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
A&S Common Degree Requirements are satisfied by upper level Political Science courses, and the BA Restricted Electives in Natural and Quantitative Sciences, Humanties and Fine Arts, and Second Language.
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