The Major
Students planning to major in political science must obtain departmental approval and must earn grades of C- or better in PSCI 201 (Introduction to Politics) and PSCI 202 (American Government and Politics). Twenty-seven additional hours of political science are required of all majors.
Majors must complete Political Science 301 (Modern Political Analysis) and at least one course in each of the following fields: American Government (courses in this area include PSCI 307, 308, 312, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 421, 450, 455, and 456), International Relations (courses in this area include PSCI 320, 321, 322, 326, 327, 423, and 441), Foreign and Comparative Government (courses in this area include PSCI 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, and 339), and Political Philosophy (PSCI 432). Students majoring in political science must include a capstone experience approved by the department (PSCI 401 or other appropriate experiential learning as approved by the department, or a capstone experience in a second major).
Students who wish to major in political science and minor in secondary education with an emphasis in political science must take either ECON 201 or ECON 202.
The Minor
A minor in political science shall consist of PSCI 201-202, plus four additional political science courses approved by the department.