Political Science, American Government and Public Law (B.A.)

Gateway to Political Science (3 credits)

Take one of the following two courses; the other course will not count for the major.

• POL115: The American Political System 3 Credit(s)
• POL120: How to Rule the World: Intro to International Relations 3 Credit(s)

Political Theory Foundation (3 credits)

Take one of the following two courses; the other course may count as an elective for the major:

• POL201: Classical Political Philosophy 3 Credit(s)
• POL202: Modern Political Philosophy 3 Credit(s)

American Government Foundation (3 credits)

Every major will take the following course:

• POL215: American Government: Classic and Contemporary Readings 3 Credit(s)

International Relations and Comparative Politics Foundation (3 credits)

Take one of the following two courses; the other course may count as an elective for the major:

• POL211: International Relations & Diplomacy 3 Credit(s)
• POL240: Comparative Politics 3 Credit(s)

Skills for Success (7 credits)

Every major will take the following three courses:

• POL372: Seminar in Research and Methodology 3 Credit(s)
• POL400: Guided Research Capstone 3 Credit(s)
• POL402: Multi-Media Research Application Capstone 1 Credit(s)

Electives (18 credits)

In addition to the required courses listed above, majors will take six additional Political Science courses at the 200-level or above.

Concentrations

The major does not require a concentration.  Majors in Political Science may, however, take either of two concentrations:  Political Science, American Government and Public Law (B.A.)   or Political Science, International Relations and Comparative Politics Concentration (B.A.) .  To complete a concentration, four of the six electives for the major (12 out of the 18 elective credits) must be taken from the list of courses for the concentration chosen.