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Nov 21, 2024
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2013-2014 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 requirement: take either PSCI 101 or PSCI 100 to fulfill Social Sciences area. Total hours required, 39 Hours:
Required courses, 21 Hours:
Elective courses, 18 Hours:
- Any 300- or 400-level course in political science* OR
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
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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 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
First-Year Experience (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 |
Life Sciences (LS) |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Life Sciences (LS) |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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GSPE 210 |
2 |
Fitness for Life (WE) |
3 |
| PSCI 100 |
2 |
Politics and Government OR |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| PSCI 101 |
2 |
American Federal Government (SO-CK) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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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-MD or GL with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-MD or GL with advisor |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose AR with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose HM-MD or GL with advisor |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-GL or MD 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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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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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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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
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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, International Concentration
Specific Core Curriculum requirement: take either PSCI 101 or PSCI 100 to fulfill Social Sciences area.
Total hours required, 39 Hours:
Required courses, 27 Hours
One of the following Comparative Government courses:
International elective courses, 6 Hours:
Elective courses, 6 Hours:
- Any 300- or 400-level courses in political science except for the international elective courses listed above.
Note(s):
In addition, the student is required to complete 12 semester hours in the same foreign language OR demonstrate intermediate competence in that language by achieving a score specified by the department on a standardized language examination and by passing an interview with the modern language faculty. The department recommends that students pursuing this concentration choose a minor in the foreign language of their choice.
Study Abroad: The department recommends study abroad for a summer, a semester, or a year, and will be inclined to accept credits earned abroad in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the international concentration.
*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, International Concentration
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
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Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
First-Year Experience (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 |
Life Sciences (LS) |
4 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
Life Sciences (LS) |
4 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
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GSPE 210 |
2 |
Fitness for Life (WE) |
3 |
| PSCI 100 |
2 |
Politics and Government OR |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| PSCI 101 |
2 |
American Federal Government (SO-CK) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
16 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Elementary Modern Language I (SO-HM-GL)** |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-MD with advisor |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose AR with advisor |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Elementary Modern Language II (SO-HM-GL) |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Choose SO-GL or MD 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 405 |
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International Political Economy |
3 |
| PSCI 324 |
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International Relations |
3 |
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PSCI 302 |
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Introduction to Political Theory |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| **The Department of Political Science recommends that students minor in the modern language of their choice. If a student does not minor in a modern language, four electives must be replaced with courses in the minor. |
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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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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 xxx |
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General or International Elective* (not PSCI 325, 327, 328, or 329) |
3 |
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PSCI 426 |
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Comparative Government: Western Europe OR |
3 |
| Modern Language |
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Intermediate Modern Language I (SO-HM-GL) |
3 |
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PSCI 427 |
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Comparative Government: Soviet Union and its Aftermath OR |
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| Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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PSCI 428 |
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Comparative Government: Asia OR |
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| Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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PSCI 429 |
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Comparatve Politics of the Middle East |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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Modern Language |
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Intermediate Modern Language II (SO-HM-GL) |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| *Students must complete a total of 6 credits of both General and International electives. |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| PSCI xxx |
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General or International Elective* |
3 |
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PSCI 495 |
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Political Science Capstone (WM) |
3 |
| PSCI xxx |
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General or International 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 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
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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| *Students must complete a total of 6 credits of both general and international electives. |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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