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Nov 26, 2024
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2014-2015 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]
Political Science, B.S.
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Political Science Mission Statement
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.
General Education Core
See General Education
- Core Course Requirements 16-17 credits
- Knowledge Areas Requirements 16 credits
University Requirements
NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the Experiential Education Requirement courses for graduation.
Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE (1-3 Credits)
Complete One Track:Original Project Track (3 Credits)
Students create a project of their own design Select Project Track (2 Credits)
Students select a project from the designated list Degree Requirements
BS Degree — Math or Science minimum requirement (12 credits) Political Science Curriculum Summary
Core Requirements (36 credits)
Political Science is a designated major. No grade below a “C-” will be accepted for credit toward the major. No more than 15 credits of lower division political science courses may be counted toward the credits requirement for the major. Up to 6 credits of POLS 4830 - Readings & Conference may be used as track-specific electives with approval. Select One of the Following Tracks
American Politics Track (18 Credits)
Required Courses (6 Credits)
Choose 12 credits from the following Electives
Pre-Law Track (18 Credits)
Choose 15 Credits from the following Electives
International Politics Track (18 Credits)
Required Courses (6 Credits)
Choose 15 credits from the following Electives
Other Electives
- Free Electives may be taken (to complete BA/BS requirements, recommended free electives from the Department, etc.) as required to reach 120 total credits.
Total Credits, B.A. or B.S. degree: 120
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