Political Science Major

The major in Political Science requires the completion of 36 credits. A minimum of 27 credits must be earned through formal classroom instruction. The balance of credits can be earned through formal coursework or Political Science internships.

Program Requirements

Required Courses

PO 121	Introduction to American Government	3
PO 122	Introduction to International Relations	3
PO 200	Approaches to Political Science	3
PO 400	Senior Thesis	3

Students are also required to take at least one course in Comparative Politics and at least one elective in American Politics.

Students should consult with the department chair to determine which electives fulfill the American Politics requirements.

The remaining 15 credits in Political Science can be taken as electives.

Comparative Politics

PO 314	Middle East Politics	3
PO 315	Latin American Politics	3
PO 316	South Asian Politics	3
PO 317	African Politics	3
PO 318	Contemporary European Politics	3

Political Philosophy and Theory

PO 298	Democracy	3
PO 304	American Political Thought	3
PO 305	Ethics & Politics	3
PO 308	Theories of Political Economy	3

Required Supporting Courses for Major

6 credits of the same Foreign Language