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Oct 04, 2024
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2023-2024 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, nonprofit organizations, international affairs, and select jobs in the private sector. It prepares students for graduate work leading to careers in a variety of areas including law, public administration, policy analysis, foreign service, journalism, and teaching. Proximity to Washington, D.C., allows enhancement of traditional classroom work with opportunities to observe the federal government in operation.
The learning outcomes of the Political Science program are as follows:
1. To facilitate student learning of core political science knowledge, skills, and values.
2. To foster global and local civic awareness and participation in all students.
3. To provide opportunities for students to engage in original research, meaningful
public service, and practical experiential learning activities.
4. To prepare students for post-graduate study and diverse employment opportunities
in the public and private sectors.
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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, 19 Hours:
Elective courses, 21 Hours:
- Any 300- or 400-level course in political science**
Note(s):
**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 |
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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 100* |
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Politics and Government |
3 |
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PSCI 200 |
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American Political Institutions |
3 |
PSCI 150** |
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First-Year Seminar |
1 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Written English II |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Written English I |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Science II |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Math |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Science I |
4 |
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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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** Also meets Core Curriculum First-Year Experience 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 300+ |
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Elective |
3 |
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PSCI 300+ |
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Elective |
3 |
PSCI 304 |
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Introduction to Comparative Politics |
3 |
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PSCI 300+ |
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Elective |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Wellness or Arts |
3 |
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PSCI 302 |
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Introduction to Political Theory |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Humanities |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Humanities |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Science |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Science |
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 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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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 |
Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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PSCI 497 |
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Senior Research |
4 |
Elective |
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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 |
PSCI 496 |
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Research Design and Methods |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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January 21, 2021 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
121 |
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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, 19 Hours:
Concentration Core Courses, 9 Hours:
Elective Courses, 12 Hours:
Free electives, 3 Hours:
- Any 300- or 400-level course in political science.
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 100* |
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Politics and Government |
3 |
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PSCI 200 |
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American Political Institutions |
3 |
PSCI 150** |
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First-Year Seminar |
1 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Written English II |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Written English I |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Science II |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Math |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Science I |
4 |
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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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**Also meets Core Curriculum First-Year Experience 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 320 |
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American Judicial Process |
3 |
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PSCI 400 |
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Supreme Court |
3 |
PSCI 304 |
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Introduction to Comparative Politics |
3 |
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PSCI xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Wellness or Arts |
3 |
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PSCI 302 |
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Introduction to Political Theory |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Humanities |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Humanities |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Science |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Science |
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 324 |
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International Relations |
3 |
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PSCI 407 |
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Introduction to International Law |
3 |
PSCI xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
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PSCI xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
Elective |
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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 xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
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PSCI 497 |
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Senior Research |
4 |
PSCI xxx |
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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 |
PSCI 496 |
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Research Design and Methods |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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January 21, 2021 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
121 |
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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, 19 Hours:
Required Concentration Courses, 15 Hours:
Elective Courses, 12 Hours:
At least 3 credits must be from PSCI.
Notes:
** No more than 3 hours of PSCI 350 or PSCI 351 can be counted toward the Political Science - Political Communications concentration elective requirement.
Four-Year Course Progression
Political Science, Political Communication 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 100* |
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Politics and Government |
3 |
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PSCI 200 |
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American Political Institutions |
3 |
PSCI 150** |
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First-Year Seminar |
1 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Written English II |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Written English I |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Science II |
4 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Math |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
1 |
Science I |
4 |
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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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**Also meets Core Curriculum First-Year Experience 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 306 |
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Introduction to Political Communications |
3 |
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COMM 321 |
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Public Relations Principles |
3 |
PSCI 304 |
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Introduction to Comparative Politics |
3 |
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JOUR 204*** |
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Introduction to Journalism |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Wellness or Arts |
3 |
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PSCI 302 |
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Introduction to Political Theory |
3 |
COMM 203*** |
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Communication and New Media |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Science |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Science |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
*** Also meets Core Curriculum Humanities requirement |
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*** Also meets Core Curriculum Humanities requirement |
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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 324 |
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International Relations |
3 |
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COMM 326, 348, or 349 |
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Practicum |
3 |
PSCI xxx |
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Elective |
3 |
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PSCI/COMM |
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Elective |
3 |
PSCI/COMM |
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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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PSCI/COMM |
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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 423 or 442 |
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Political Communications Seminar or Internship |
3 |
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PSCI 497 |
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Senior Research |
4 |
Elective |
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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 |
PSCI 496 |
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Research Design and Methods |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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January 21, 2021 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
121 |
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