Political Science Major (B.A. Degree)

The following is only one source of information regarding a student’s program of study for a B.A. in political science. Note: Some courses required in the major will also fulfill requirements for the University core curriculum. Students should always meet with a faculty advisor for information on course scheduling, rotation, and selection and for planning an effective and efficient program of study. 

University Core (See Academic Program Requirements in this Bulletin)

Major Courses:

POL 101 Basic Concepts in Political Science (3)

POL 201 American Government (3)

POL 303 State and Local Governments of the U.S. (3)

POL 310 Social Science Research Methods (3)

POL 453 Advanced Comparative Politics (3)

POL 454 International Relations (3)

POL 490 Internship/Practicum (3-6)

Four additional Political Science elective courses (12 hours) if taking POL 490 for six hours or five additional Political Science elective courses (15 hours) if taking POL 490 for three hours

Other Requirements:

Foreign Language (one area-minimum of 6 hours at the 200 level or above)

Total Political Science hours required: 36 hours
Total Hours Required for a B.A. in Political Science: 124 Semester Hours

Political Science Minor

Minor requirements:

POL 101 (3 hours)

POL 201 (3 hours)

POL 303 (3 hours)

12 additional semester hours of Political Science courses