Political Science, B.A.

Note:

All students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree are required to attain proficiency in a foreign language. Proficiency may be satisfied by completing a language class at the 103 (intermediate) level or three years of any one foreign language in high school. Students may also meet this requirement through AP or CLEP testing.

General Track Required (21 crs.)

• PLS 201 - Foundations of Political Science: Concepts and Critical Analysis Credits: 3
• PLS 202 - Applications in Public Affairs Credits: 3
• PLS 300 - Advanced American Government and Public Policy Credits: 3
• PLS 301 - Political Science Research Methods Credits: 3
• PLS 399 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3

Applied Competency: Experiential Learning (6 crs.)

• INT 252 - Costa Rica: Politics, Economy, & Society Credits: 3
• INT 358 - Global Political Economy & Security Credits: 3
• PLS 307 - Applied Research in Political Science Credits: 1-3
• PLS 323 - Campaigns, Elections & Political Parties Credits: 3
• PLS 333 - Applications in State and Local Public Policy Credits: 3
• PLS 347 - Applied Diplomacy Credits: 3
• PLS 348 - Applied Diplomacy Credits: 3
• PLS 357 - Comparative Revolutions Credits: 3
• PLS 359 - European Political Culture & Identity Credits: 3
• PLS 395 - Internship I Credits: 3
• Any Study Abroad course in any discipline.

Departmental Required Courses (15 crs.)

 Each elective course will emphasize one of the following: oral communication, written communication and problem solving. Students must demonstrate that they have met requirements across these three skill-sets before permission will be given to enroll for Senior Seminar (PLS 399). A list of course skill-tags will be made available each semester.