Political Science, General Concentration, BS

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 Political Economy Concentration examines the interaction of political institutions, economic systems, and public policy at both the domestic and global levels. Students study how power, markets, and governance shape outcomes such as inequality, development, trade, and regulation. This concentration is well suited for students interested in public policy, law, economics, international affairs, or graduate study in the social sciences.

Political Science, General Concentration, Requirements

This concentration requires a Social Science interdisciplinary sequence, a core of Social Science and Political Science courses, and an additional twenty credits of Political Science (PS) electives.

Core Course Requirements

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

Social Science Interdisciplinary Sequence

The following 3 courses are required:

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

Electives

Select an additional 20 credits of PS courses to fulfill elective requirements