Political Science (BA)
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Division | ||
| POLS 101 | Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| POLS 103 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLS 104 | Introduction International Relations | 3 |
| POLS 201 | Political Thought and Praxis | 3 |
| POLS 202 | How to Study Politics | 3 |
| Upper Division | ||
| Upper division courses require Junior or Senior standing or instructor permission | ||
| POLS 498 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 18 | |
American Politics | ||
Comparative Politics | ||
International Relations | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
American Politics Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select three courses in American Politics | 9 | |
POLS 301-327, 332, 346, 484 | ||
| Select one course in Political Thought | 3 | |
| Select one course in Comparative or International Politics | 3 | |
| POLS 329-329, 343, 352-380, 487-488 | ||
| Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
POLS 301-497 | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Comparative Politics Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course in American Politics: | 3 | |
POLS 301-327, 332, 346, 484 | ||
| Select one course in Political Thought: | 3 | |
| Select three courses in Comparative Politics | 9 | |
POLS 328-329, 352-357, 360, 364-365, 368, 372, 488 | ||
| Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
POLS 301-497 | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
International Relations Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course in American Politics: | 3 | |
POLS 301-327, 332, 346, 484 | ||
| Select one course in Political Thought: | 3 | |
| Select three courses in International Relations | 9 | |
| Elective | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
POLS 301-497 | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |