Political Science, BS

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Political Science majors learn how to analyze and evaluate political behavior, power, conflict, ideologies, laws, policies and institutions.

Many of our Political Science majors go on to engage in public service and serve as community and political leaders. The general PS major is intended to give students a broad and well-rounded exposure to political science topics while also allowing a focus on areas of greatest interest.

Political Science Major Requirements

Social Science Interdisciplinary Sequence

Social Science Interdisciplinary Sequence (12 credits):

SS 369 - Social Science Statistics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
SS 370 U - Social Science Research Methods Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
SS 484 3KX - Senior Social Science Seminar Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

Recommended Course

Not required. This course is intended to be taken in preparation for SS 369 - Social Science Statistics .

(3 credits):

SS 200 I - Comp Tech & Info for Soc Science Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 3

Additional Major Requirements

Core Courses

PS 262 J - Intro to American Political Process Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
PS 275 GJ - Intro to Comparative Politics Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
OR
PS 210 GJ - Intro to International Relations Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
PS 301 - Political Ideas Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
SS 372 - Field Experience/Research Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1

Electives

Select 20 credits of PS courses to fulfill elective requirements.