Political Science (B.A., B.S.)

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30 MAJOR HOURS, 128 DEGREE HOURS

Departmental Requirements (30 hours)

POLS 100 - American Government (C)
POLS 263 - Introduction to Political Theory
(or any upper-division Political Theory course)
POLS 367 - Introduction to Research Methods
POLS 141 - Governments of the World (C)
Or
POLS 250 - World Politics (C)
POLS 210 - State & Local Government (C)
Or
POLS 320 - Public Administration (C)
POLS Electives 15cr

Four-Year Plan

The following is an example of a four-year plan. There are numerous valid reasons for changing this curriculum. Students should always consult with their advisors and the departmental checklist before completing their schedules.

FIRST YEAR

First Semester 16 hours

ENGL 101 - Composition I (C)
POLS 100 - American Government (C)
POLS 102 - American Political Issues (C)
Humanities-Fine Arts/Mathematics 3cr
Natural Sciences 4cr

Second Semester 16 hours

ENGL 210 - Introduction to Literature (C)
POLS 141 - Governments of the World (C)
Or
POLS 250 - World Politics (C)
Mathematics 3cr
Natural Sciences 4cr
Oral Communication 3cr

SECOND YEAR

First Semester 15-16 hours

POLS 210 - State & Local Government (C)
Or
POLS 320 - Public Administration (C)
Advanced Composition 3cr
Humanities-Fine Arts 3cr
Humanities-Fine Arts/Natural Sciences 3-4cr
Mathematics 3cr

Second Semester 15 hours

POLS 263 - Introduction to Political Theory
Elective 3cr
Humanities-Fine Arts 3cr
Social Sciences 3cr

THIRD YEAR

First Semester 18 hours

IDEA 310 - Foundation for Liberal Learning: Students in Global Community
POLS 367 - Introduction to Research Methods
Elective 3cr
MINOR Courses 6cr
POLS Elective 3cr

Second Semester 16 hours

Aesthetic Experience 1cr
Elective 3cr
MINOR Courses 6cr
POLS Electives 6cr

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester 18 hours

IDEA 410 - Capstone for Liberal Learning: Students in a Global Community
Electives 6cr
Humanities-Fine Arts/Elective 3cr
MINOR Course 3cr
POLS Elective 3cr

Second Semester 16 hours

Electives 4cr
Humanities-Fine Arts 3cr
MINOR Course 3cr
MINOR/Elective 3cr
POLS Elective 3cr