Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees:
In addition to the general requirements for the B.A. and B.S. degrees, political science majors are required to take the following courses from the "core curriculum":
POLS 101 Introduction to American
Government 3 cr
POLS 202 Introduction to Politics 3 cr
POLS 221 International Relations 3 cr
POLS 301 Political Parties and
Interest Groups 3 cr
OR
POLS 427 Voting and Public Opinion 3 cr
POLS 313 Introduction to Political
Philosophy 3 cr
POLS 331 Comparative Politics:
Framework for Analysis 3 cr
POLS 403 The Presidency 3 cr
OR
POLS 404 Legislative Process 3 cr
POLS 442 Constitutional Law 3 cr
OR
POLS 443 Constitutional Law 3 cr
POLS 460 Senior Seminar 3 cr
In addition to the 27 credits from the core curriculum, majors are required to earn a minimum of 12 elective credits selected from any of the courses in the political science curriculum (excluding POLS 459).
Emphasis in Pre-law
Students who desire to complete this emphasis should consult with a pre-law advisor in the Department of Political Science.
Requirements for the Political Science Minor
Students seeking a minor in political science must complete the
following: POLS 101, 202, six credits of core curriculum courses
(excluding POLS 460) and six elective political science credits
(excluding POLS 459).