Political Science (Minor)

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Program Summary

Political Science is devoted to the study of the theory and practice of government and politics. The Political Science program complements a student’s liberal arts education with an emphasis on understanding the theoretical and practical aspects of political philosophy, public administration, law, international relations, and American government and policy. Vocational alternatives for political science majors include teaching, public management, law, and foreign service.

Program Information

No more than six (6) credits of lower-division political science courses may be counted toward the credit requirement for the minor.

Political Science Minor Curriculum (21 Credits)

Required Courses (21 Credits)

POLS 1100 - American National Government 3 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education American Institutions)
6 credits of lower-division or upper-division POLS courses (not including POLS 1100)
12 credits of upper-division POLS courses

Total Credits, Minor: 21

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will develop critical thinking skills by evaluating political developments individually, through research, and in course discussions.
Students will develop a general understanding of the theories of politics in one or more of the discipline’s four sub-fields: American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and/or Political Theory.