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 | Research Methods | 3 |
| PO 395 | Senior Seminar in Political Science | 3 |
| or | |
| PO 400 | Senior Thesis | 3 |
For those students who wish to write a senior thesis, a 3.4 GPA is required.
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 313 | Politics of European Integration | 3 |
| 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 |
| PO 324 | Islamic Political Movements | |
Political Philosophy and Theory
Required Supporting Course for Major
| PH 255 | Introduction to Social & Political Philosophy | 3 |