Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Political Science

Additional Graduation Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
General Education Component
Area I (Written Composition)		6
Area II (Humanities and Fine Arts) 1		12
Area III (Natural Sciences and Mathematics)		11
Area IV (History, Social and Behavioral Sciences)		12
Area V
Major Core Requirements in Political Science 4
PS 241	United States Government and Politics 2	3
PS 244	Public Policy and Administration	3
PS 301W	Political Science Scope and Methods 3	3
PS 302	Comparative Government and Politics	3
PS 303	World Politics	3
PS 304	Political Theory	3
Select 18 hours of Political Science Electives		18
Minor
A minor or a second major is required for this major		18
General Electives
General Elective hours to bring total to 120
A maximum of three hours of internship credit and three hours of independent study credit may be included
Total Hours		120

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6 hours of a required foreign language at the introductory level

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These courses are required in the major if not completed as part of the General Education component.

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Fulfills the computer literacy requirement.

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A minimum of 18 hours of the major coursework must be at the 300-400 level