Politics and Government, BA

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Major Requirements: 37 Credits

A major in political science must complete the following core courses with a grade of C- or better and maintain a 2.0 average for all POLS courses. These same standards apply to the minor.

All of the Following: 13 Credits

POLS 140 - Introduction to U.S. Politics 4 credit(s)
OR
POLS 180 - The United States in World Affairs 4 credit(s)
POLS 399W - Theory & Methodology in POLS 4 credit(s)
POLS 498 - Senior Seminar & Thesis I 4 credit(s)
POLS 499 - Senior Seminar & Thesis II 1 credit(s)

Electives: 24 Credits

Must include credits in each of the following areas, plus two additional upper-division courses.

American Politics

POLS 301 - Politics and The Media 4 credit(s)
POLS 302 - Parties and Elections 4 credit(s)
POLS 304 - Community Politics 4 credit(s)
POLS 306 - Presidency and Congress 4 credit(s)
POLS 321 - Protest, Dissent, & Social Change 4 credit(s)
POLS 322 - The Suppression of Dissent 4 credit(s)
POLS 326 - Constitutionalism II 4 credit(s)

International Politics

POLS 330 - National Systems & Global Challenges 4 credit(s)
POLS 331 - Modern Dictatorship 4 credit(s)
POLS 340 - Security, Rights & Globalization 4 credit(s)
POLS 345 - International Political Economy 4 credit(s)

Political Philosophy

POLS 209 - Ideas in Action: Pol Phil & Modern Soc 4 credit(s)
POLS 212 - Conservatism & Its Critics 4 credit(s)
POLS 213 - Socialism & Its Critics 4 credit(s)
POLS 310 - Markets, Politics & Justice 4 credit(s)
POLS 325 - Constitutionalism I 4 credit(s)
Up to six credits of POLS internship credit may be counted toward the major, but these six credits may not be counted toward any of the specific upper-division requirements listed above. Up to six credits of POLS internship credit may be counted toward the major, but these six credits may not be counted toward any of the specific upper-division requirements listed above. Courses taken while studying abroad may count toward major requirements. Please consult with your advisor before your study abroad experience.