Bachelor of Arts Degree - Political Science
Political science majors will be preparing for a career In Political Science activities such as learning about government and politics, preparing them for careers such as lobbyist, public administrator, political consultant and campaign manager. Our pre-law option provides preparation for law school and a career in studying and practicing law. Our International Relations option provides preparation in Global issues such as diplomacy and international political economy and security.
Degree Requirements:
General Education Courses
Major Courses
Minor Courses
Foreign Language Requirements
Electives
Student Learning Outcomes
Political Science graduates will:
- Demonstrate substantive understanding of governmental and political processes in a global context. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and VI.)
- Conduct political analysis using a range of qualitative and quantitative tools. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, V, and VI.)
- Reason analytically to evaluate causal claims in political science. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, III, V, VI, and VII.)
- Demonstrate a capacity, in both oral and written communication, to present arguments cogently and ground them in empirical evidence. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, III, V, and VII.)
Requirements
Political Science Major Courses
| POLS 115 | American Government | 3 |
| POLS 325 | Research Methods | 3 |
| POLS 330 | History of Political Thought | 3 |
| POLS 350 | International Relations | 3 |
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| POLS 491 | Political Science Seminar | 1-6 |
| | Three Credits Required | |
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| MATH 305 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| | Electives in Political Science (300-400) | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 34 |
Options
Political Science International Relations Professional Option
Political Science Pre-Law Professional Option
| HIST 103 | United States To 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 104 | United States Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 365 | US Supreme Court and the Constitution | 3 |
| MATH 305 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| POLS 115 | American Government | 3 |
| POLS 201 | The Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| POLS 240 | Political Ideologies | 3 |
| POLS 330 | History of Political Thought | 3 |
| POLS 347 | The Judicial System | 3 |
| POLS 325 | Research Methods | 3 |
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| POLS 491 | Political Science Seminar | 1-6 |
| | Three Credits Required | |
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| | Political Science Elective (300-400) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
Total Credit Hours: 71