Political Science: Undergraduate

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We see you developing the knowledge and skills to make a difference in your world. With a Political Science major, you’ll learn about the people, processes, and institutions shaping how government works, policies are designed, and countries interact.

The major is multidisciplinary, giving you insight into how politics intersects with every discipline and field, making it easy to double major. Small student-centered classes will help you develop the critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills valued by every employer.

Build on this strong foundation with additional leadership training, apply to be a Civic Engagement Advocate on campus, or apply for an internship with local elected officials.

This program is also available as a minor.

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Major

Required Courses: (7 courses/21 credits)

PSC 110 American Politics
PSC 120 Introduction to International Relations
PSC 206 Presidents and Parliaments: Topics in Comparative Politics
PSC 250 Political “isms”
HIS 121 Survey of US History I
HIS 122 Survey of US History II
THS 105 Public Speaking

Completion of Integrative Concentration Portfolio (no course credit)

In addition to completing the required courses, Political Science majors will choose one of the following concentrations. As new, relevant courses are added in Political Science or other disciplines, they may count toward the concentration electives with permission of the Program Director.

American Government Concentration: Choose 5 classes/15 credits from among the courses below

PSC 202 Law and Justice
PSC 207 Law and Women’s Rights
PSC 210 American Public Policy
PSC 215 Political Economy OR ECO 222 Economic Geography
PSC 213 Environmental Justice, Ethics and Policy
PSC 232 American Foreign Policy
CRJ 101 The Legal System
CRJ 206 Class, Race, Gender and Crime
HIS 214 Topics in Political History
HIS 224 America as a World Power

Global Politics Concentration: Choose 5 classes/15 credits from among the courses below

PSC 211 Political Economy OR ECO 222 Economic Geography
PSC 232 American Foreign Policy
COM 212 Intercultural Communications
COM 285 Global Issues in New Media
HIS 259 Topics in World History
GST 100 Globalizing World

Law and Society Concentration: Choose 5 classes/15 credits from among the courses below

PSC 202 Law and Justice
PSC 204 Legal Research and Writing
PSC 207 Law and Women’s Rights
PSC 210 American Public Policy
PSC 213 Environmental Justice, Ethics and Policy
BUA 221 Business Law OR BUA 239 Employment Law
COM 212 Intercultural Communication
COM 215 Organizational Communication
COM 255 Media, Law and Ethics
CRJ 101 The Legal System
CRJ 206 Class, Race, Gender and Crime

Integrative Concentration Portfolio

Senior Political Science majors will be asked to submit a portfolio of work completed within their concentration for review. Students should retain all graded papers, essays, and other work as approved by the Program Director, from courses taken to complete their concentration. Additional information about the nature of the portfolio will be provided by the Program Director.

Minor

Course Requirements: 18 credits

Required Courses (9 credits)

PSC 110: American Politics
PSC 120: Introduction to International Relations OR PSC 206 Presidents and Parliaments: Topics in Comparative Politics
PSC 250: Political-“isms”

The remaining 9 credits (3 courses) may be chosen from any required or elective course offerings approved for the Political Science major. Political Science minors are strongly encouraged to choose the remaining 9 credits to reflect a common theme or focus.

Financial Aid

Scholarships