Political Science, B.A.

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The undergraduate political science major provides students with a broad-based understanding of governmental institutions, non-governmental organizations, political behavior, global politics, theory, and law.

Students learn how to analyze situations and events, draw conclusions, and communicate their findings clearly.

Our graduates go on to work in and around politics and in non-political fields, because our program emphasizes transferable skills that are valuable in any profession.

Political Science students think critically, speak clearly, and write effectively, and learn in a friendly, supportive, and nonpartisan atmosphere.

Credit Requirements*

Foreign Language Requirement: 0 - 3 credits
General Education: 45 credits
Major Requirements: 36 credits
Free Electives: 36 - 39 credits
Total Credits to Graduate: 120 credits

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

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.

Required Courses (15 crs.)

Note:

Students must earn a C or better in each required core course.

Experiential Learning (6 crs.)

Course of Study (15 crs.)

Any Political Science course at the 200 level or above.

International/Comparative Electives

Public Administration

Political Behavior

Government

Law and Theory

General Education

General Education Requirements

General Education Program (45 crs.)

General Education Requirements Specific for this major

Citizenship (S): POLI 100
Global Perspectives (G): POLI 141