Political Science Major
This major trains students in government, public policy and political theory, communication and analysis, independent thinking and problem definition and solving.
In addition to the political science core, students will complete an additional 20 credits in one of four concentrations: general, pre-law, international or public administration.
Students with a major political science must maintain a grade of a “C” or above in courses required for the major.
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- Total Credits Required for Degree120
- General Education30-40
- Required Courses in Major38
- Politics Core18
- Option 1: General Political Science Concentration20
- Political Science Electives20
- 16 credits must be at the 300 level or above.
- Option 2: Pre-Law Concentration20
- Required Law Courses12
- Choose one course from the following:4
- PS 332 Administrative Law (4 cr.)
- Additional Political Science Courses8
- Choose from the following:
- PS 309 State and Local Government (4 cr.) [PERS]
- PS 332 Administrative Law (4 cr.)
- PS 365 Family Law for Paralegals (4 cr.)
- PS 411 American Political Thought (4 cr.) [PERS]
- PS 434 Cannabis Law (4 cr.)
- PS 491 Internship in Public Policy or Law (2-12 cr.)
- Option 3: International Concentration20
- Choose from the following:20
- 16 credits must be at the 300 level or above.
- PS 101 Introduction to Political Science (4 cr.) [PERS]
- PS 299 Model U.N. (2 cr.)
- PS 313 Great Decisions (2 cr.)
- PS 315 Politics and Film (4 cr.)
- PS 402 Political Economy (4 cr.)
- PS 491 Internship in Public Policy or Law (2-12 cr.)
- Option 4: Public Administration Concentration20
- Required Public Administration Courses16
- Choose one course from the following:4
- PS 402 Political Economy (4 cr.)
- PS 424 Public Budget Management (4 cr.)
This major does not require a minor.