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2019-2020 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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.
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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
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PSCI 150 |
1 |
Political Science First-Year Seminar (FYEX) |
1 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Mathematics (MA) |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS) |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS) |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose WE or AR with advisor |
3 |
| PSCI 100* |
2 |
Politics and Government |
3 |
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PSCI 200 |
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American Political Institutions |
3 |
| * Also meets social science requirement |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO with advisor |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose AR or WE with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM with advisor |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO with advisor |
3 |
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PSCI 211 |
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Conduct of Political Inquiry II |
3 |
| PSCI 210 |
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Conduct of Political Inquiry I |
3 |
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PSCI 300+ |
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Elective |
3 |
| PSCI 300 |
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State and Local Government |
3 |
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PSCI 302 |
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Intro to Political Theory |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PSCI 304 |
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Intro to Comparative Politics |
3 |
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PSCI 300+ |
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Elective |
3 |
| PSCI 324 |
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International Relations |
3 |
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PSCI 300+ |
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Elective |
3 |
| PSCI 300+ |
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Elective |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PSCI 300+ |
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Elective |
3 |
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PSCI 495 |
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Political Science Capstone (WM) |
3 |
| PSCI 300+ |
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Elective |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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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 |
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PSCI 150 |
1 |
Political Science First-Year Seminar (FYEX) |
1 |
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PSCI 200 |
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American Political Institutions |
3 |
| PSCI 100* |
2 |
Politics and Government |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Mathematics (MA) |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS) |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Lab Science (LS) |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Wellness or Arts |
3 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
| *Also meets Core Curriculum social science requirement. |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PSCI 210 |
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Conduct of Political Inquiry I |
3 |
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PSCI 211 |
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Conduct of Political Inquiry II |
3 |
| PSCI 320 |
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American Judicial Process |
3 |
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PSCI 400 |
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Supreme Court |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose WE or AR with advisor |
3 |
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PSCI 302 |
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Introduction to Political Theory |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM with advisor |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO with advisor |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PSCI 304 |
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Intro to Comparative Politics |
3 |
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PSCI 407 |
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Introduction to International Law |
3 |
| PSCI 324 |
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International Relations |
3 |
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PSCI 3xx+ |
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Legal Studies Elective |
3 |
| PSCI 3xx+ |
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Legal Studies Elective |
3 |
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Elective or Minor |
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Elective or Minor |
3 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
| Elective or Minor |
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Elective or Minor |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PSCI 3xx+ |
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Legal Studies Elective |
3 |
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PSCI 495 |
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Political Science Capstone (WM) |
3 |
| PSCI 3xx+ |
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Legal Studies Elective |
3 |
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Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| Minor |
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Minor |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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