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 300 | Foundations of Political Thought | 3 |
| PO 395 | Senior Seminar in Political Science | 3 |
| PO 400 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
Students are also required to take at least one elective in Comparative Politics and at least one elective in Comparative Politics and at least one advanced 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 free electives.
Comparative Politics
Political Philosophy and Theory
| PO 298 | Democracy | 3 |
| PO 300 | Foundations of Political Thought | 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