Political Science, B.A.
University Requirements - 39 hours
See Core Curriculum
College Requirements - 21-33 hours
See College Requirements BA
Degree Requirements
Major Requirements — 36 hours (33 beyond University core requirement)
Students must take either
ENG 107 or
ENG 311 for their College Effective Communication requirement.
POL 200 | Introduction to United States Politics | 3 |
POL 203 | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
POL 205 | World Politics | 3 |
POL 300 | Political Inquiry and Analysis | 3 |
POL 305 | Ancient and Medieval Political Thought | 3 |
| Or | |
POL 306 | Modern Political Thought | 3 |
| Or | |
POL 307 | Contemporary Political Thought | 3 |
| Or | |
POL 314 | American Political Thought | 3 |
21 credits - Major electives
- Must include at least one course each in American Politics, International Relations, and Comparative Politics
- Two courses (6 credit hours) must be at the 400 level
- POL 497 does not count for this 400 level requirement
General Electives — 12-24 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120
Philosophy, Politics, and Policy
Students interested in integrating an emphasis on policy with a double major in political science and philosophy should consult the chairs of the philosophy and political science programs.