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Political Science Minor

The Minor in Political Science is designed to deepen understanding of political structures and issues, stimulate scholarship and provide knowledge in government, government service and civics. Students will also develop a framework of knowledge in government, politics and issues of public concern. Students may also explore themes of war and peace and the effects of globalization, the role of international law and organizations, and America's leadership in the world.

The Minor in Political Science requires 21 credit hours to complete.

Required Coursework in Government

POLS 1315American Politics

3
POLS 1316State and Local Politics

3
POLS 2305Introduction to Political Studies

3
And
POLS 2310Comparative Politics

3
Or
POLS 2320International Relations

3
Total Credit Hours:12

Selected Coursework in Government

Select 9 credit hours, 6 of which must be upper division, from this list of Political Science coursework.
GOVT 2342Law and Social Justice in Movies and Novels

3
GOVT 2376Model Organization of American States

3
GOVT 3353Texas Legislative Process

3
GOVT 3375Moot Court

3
GOVT 3376Model United Nations

3
GOVT 4315Constitutional Law I: Institutional Powers

3
GOVT 4316Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

3
GOVT 4322National Security Policy

3
GOVT 4323Politics of Coffee and Sugar

3
GOVT 4365Political Economy

3
POLS 1391Human Rights

3
POLS 2350Environmental Politics

3
POLS 2375International Organizations

3
POLS 2392U.S. Legal System

3
POLS 3300U.S. Congress

3
POLS 3305 U.S. Presidency

3
POLS 3350European Politics

3
POLS 3351Politics of Asia

3
POLS 3352Politics of the Middle East

3
POLS 3356Terrorism and Conflict in the International Arena

3
POLS 3371Political Theory

3
POLS 4317Public Policy

3
POLS 4321United States Foreign Policy

3
POLS 4325Political Psychology and Behavior

3
POLS 4330International Law

3
POLS 4335Parties and Elections

3
POLS 4355Politics of Developing Areas

3
POLS 4356Latin American and Caribbean Politics

3
POLS 4363/HIST 4363Political Globalization

3
POLS 4385Topics in American Politics

3
POLS 4387Topics in Comparative Politics or International Relations

3
Total Credit Hours:9

Total Credit Hours: 21