Political Science, B.A.

University Requirements - 39 hours

See Core Curriculum

One core social science requirement is satisfied by one 200-level POL course in the major.

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 200Introduction to United States Politics

3

POL 203Introduction to Political Theory

3

POL 205World Politics

3

POL 300Political Inquiry and Analysis

3

POL 305Ancient and Medieval Political Thought

3

Or

POL 306Modern Political Thought

3

Or

POL 307Contemporary Political Theory

3

Or

POL 314American Political Thought

3

21 credits - Major electives

  • Must include at least one course in American Politics and two that are International Relations/Comparative Politics.
  • Two courses (6 credit hours) must be at the 400 level
  • POL 497 does not count for this 400 level requirement
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.

General Electives — 12-24 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120