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Political Science, B.S.

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The study of political science develops knowledge and understanding of national and international government, politics, and policy. The program prepares students for careers in public service and private business, as well as for graduate work leading to careers in a variety of areas including law, public administration, policy analysis, foreign service, journalism, and University teaching. Proximity to Washington, D.C., allows enhancement of traditional classroom work with opportunities to observe the federal government in operation.

Curriculum for a Major in Political Science

 
Specific Core Curriculum requirements:  take PSCI 150  to fulfill First Year Experience requirement; take PSCI 100  to fulfill Social Sciences area.

Total hours required, 40 Hours:

Required courses, 22 Hours:

Elective courses, 18 Hours:

  •  Any 300- or 400-level course in political science**
Note(s):

* Students must earn a grade of C or higher in PSCI 211  in order to enroll in PSCI 495 .

**Most 300- and 400-level political science courses can only be offered every other year. Students should plan their schedules accordingly. 

No more than six hours of PSCI 443 Internship in Government  can be counted toward the political science major or minor (additional internship hours will be considered as general electives).

Four-Year Course Progression

Political Science
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
PSCI 150 1 Political Science First-Year Seminar (FYEX) 1   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 102 3
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 Mathematics (MA) 3
Core Curriculum 1 Lab Science (LS) 4   Core Curriculum 1 Lab Science (LS) 4
Core Curriculum 1 History 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose WE or AR with advisor 3
PSCI 100* 2 Politics and Government 3   PSCI 200   American Political Institutions 3
* Also meets social science requirement         TOTAL 16
    TOTAL 14          
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM with advisor 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose SO with advisor 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose AR or WE with advisor 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM with advisor 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose SO with advisor 3   PSCI 211   Conduct of Political Inquiry II 3
PSCI 210   Conduct of Political Inquiry I 3   PSCI 300+   Elective 3
PSCI 300   State and Local Government 3   PSCI 302   Intro to Political Theory 3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
PSCI 304   Intro to Comparative Politics 3   PSCI 300+   Elective 3
PSCI 324   International Relations 3   PSCI 300+   Elective 3
PSCI 300+   Elective 3   Minor   Minor 3
Minor   Minor 3   Minor   Minor 3
Elective   Elective 3   Elective   Elective 3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
PSCI 300+   Elective 3   PSCI 495   Political Science Capstone (WM) 3
PSCI 300+   Elective 3   Minor   Minor 3
Minor   Minor 3   Elective   Elective 3
Minor   Minor 3   Elective   Elective 3
Elective   Elective 3   Elective   Elective 3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
                 
March 8, 2016             DEGREE TOTAL 120
         

 

Curriculum for a Major in Political Science, Legal Studies Concentration

 Specific Core Curriculum requirements: take PSCI 150  to fulfill First Year Experience requirement; take PSCI 100  to fulfill Social Sciences (SO) area.

Total hours required, 43 Hours:

Required Courses, 22 Hours:

Concentration Core Courses, 9 Hours:

Elective Courses, 12 Hours:

Notes:

* Students must earn a grade of C or higher in PSCI 211  in order to enroll in PSCI 495 .

**No more than 3 hours of PSCI 350  can be counted toward the Political Science - Legal Studies Concentration elective requirement.

Four-Year Course Progression

Political Science, Legal Studies Concentration
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
PSCI 150 1 Political Science First-Year Seminar (FYEX) 1   PSCI 200   American Political Institutions 3
PSCI 100* 2 Politics and Government 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 102 3
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 Mathematics (MA) 3
Core Curriculum 1 Lab Science (LS) 4   Core Curriculum 1 Lab Science (LS) 4
Core Curriculum 1 History 3   Core Curriculum  2 Wellness or Arts 3
    TOTAL 14       TOTAL 16
*Also meets Core Curriculum social science requirement.            
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
PSCI 210   Conduct of Political Inquiry I 3   PSCI 211   Conduct of Political Inquiry II 3
PSCI 320   American Judicial Process 3   PSCI 400   Supreme Court 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose WE or AR with advisor 3   PSCI 302   Introduction to Political Theory 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM with advisor 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM with advisor 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose SO with advisor 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose SO with advisor 3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
PSCI 304   Intro to Comparative Politics 3   PSCI 407   Introduction to International Law 3
PSCI 324   International Relations 3   PSCI 3xx+   Legal Studies Elective 3
PSCI 3xx+   Legal Studies Elective 3   Elective or Minor   Elective or Minor  3
Minor   Minor 3   Minor   Minor 3
Elective or Minor   Elective or Minor 3   Elective   Elective 3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
PSCI 3xx+   Legal Studies Elective 3   PSCI 495   Political Science Capstone (WM) 3
PSCI 3xx+   Legal Studies Elective 3   Minor   Minor 3
Minor   Minor 3   Elective   Elective 3
Minor   Minor 3   Elective   Elective 3
Elective   Elective 3   Elective   Elective 3
    TOTAL 15       TOTAL 15
                 
March 8, 2016             DEGREE TOTAL 120
         

 

Curriculum for a Major in Political Science, Political Communications Concentration

Specific Core Curriculum requirements:  take PSCI 150   to fulfill First Year Experience (FY) requirement; take PSCI 100   as part of the 9cr Social Sciences (SO) area; take COMM 203  as part of the 6cr Humanities (HM) area.

Total Hours Required, 46 Hours:

Required Political Science Courses, 22 Hours:

Required Concentration Courses, 15 Hours:

Elective Courses, 9 Hours:

At least 3 credits must be from PSCI.

Notes:

* Students must earn a grade of C or higher in PSCI 211  in order to enroll in PSCI 495 .

** No more than 3 hours of PSCI 350  or PSCI 351  can be counted toward the Political Science - Political Communications concentration elective requirement.

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