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Political Science
Bachelor of Arts
The major in political science provides students with an
understanding of political institutions and processes at the local,
national and international level. The curriculum exposes students
to the major sub-fields of the discipline including American
government, comparative politics, international relations and
political philosophy. Students explore fundamental political
concepts such as democracy, power, citizenship, governance,
and rights, and they acquire research skills enabling them to
understand and analyze political phenomena around the world.
The program places an emphasis on the development of the
student’s research, writing and critical thinking skills.
The program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields
including government, politics, international affairs, law, business,
journalism and education. Political science is an excellent undergraduate major for students interested in attending law
school after graduation.
The major is designed to allow students significant flexibility in
designing a course of study based upon their areas of interest.
Internships and study abroad opportunities are available.
48 semester credits from
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PO 101 Introduction to Political Science 4 SH
PO 110 American National Government 4 SH
PO 490 Senior Seminar 4 SH
PS 204 Statistics 4 SH
SS 334 Methods of Field Research 4 SH
28 semester credits from
PO 160/260/360 Independent Study in Political Science 2-4 SH
PO 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Political Science 2-4 SH
PO 201 Introduction to Political Ideologies 4 SH
PO 202 Public Policy 4 SH
PO 205 American State and Local Government 4 SH
PO 208 America as a World Power 4 SH
PO 212 Comparative Politics 4 SH
PO 214 International Relations 4 SH
PO 250/350 Internship 2-5 SH
PO 310 European Politics 4 SH
PO 311 Politics of Developing Countries 4 SH
PO 320 Constitutional Law 4 SH
PO 321 International Organization and Law 4 SH
PO 330 Legislative Process 4 SH
PO 331 Judicial Process 4 SH
PO 333 American Presidency 4 SH
PO 340 Political Parties and Interest Groups 4 SH
PO 341 Public Administration 4 SH
PO 490 Senior Seminar 4 SH
A minimum of 20 upper-division semester credits in political
science is required (300 or 400 level courses)
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