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Political Science Major

This major trains students in government, public policy and political theory, communication and analysis, independent thinking and problem definition and solving.

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Total Credits Required for Degree 124
Liberal Studies 30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major 38
Politics Core 14
PS 101 Introduction to Political Science [IV] or4
     PS 105 American Government (4 cr.) [IV]
PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics or4
     PS 206 International Relations (4 cr.)
PS 207 History of Political Theory [II] or4
     PS 411 American Political Thought (4 cr.) [II]
PS 490 Senior Seminar 2
Political Science Electives 24
(16 hours must be taken at the 300 level and above) 
Minor 20

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