Political Science
The Political Science major provides students with an understanding of politics and government as practiced in the United States and throughout the world, a knowledge of global political relationships, opportunities to develop skills that are useful both in the course of participating first-hand in politics and in the rigorous analysis and communication of complex information, familiarity with methods used in the study of political science, and preparation for professional careers in law, government, international affairs, and the teaching of politics and the social sciences.
Students pursuing the major in Political Science must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in the major in order to graduate.
Integrative Studies Requirements
40 credits minimum
Major Requirements
40 credits
Core Courses
20 credits
Choose three courses:
- ISPOSC 210 United States Politics
- ISPOSC 220 International Relations
- ISPOSC 240 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- ISPOSC 330 Modern Political Thought
Foundational Writing
POSC 250 Political Writing and Research
Capstone Experience:
Choose one course:
- POSC 410 Advanced Topics in American Politics
- POSC 420 Advanced Topics in International Politics
Program Electives (20 credits):
In addition to 20 credits in core courses, students must take another 20 credits in courses that the department offers as POSC or ISPOSC or IIPOSC options at the 200-level or higher, with at least 12 of those credits at the 300-400 level.
Electives
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits including 40 credits at the upper-level for the degree.
Degree Requirements
120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level