Political Science, B.A.

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Students in the B.A. political science program must complete 121 credits. These courses must include the University Core Curriculum and 48 credits of political science courses, including those listed below.

University Core Curriculum

Tier 1:

CC 1.1 - ENGL 1112 or ENGL 1113
CC 2.1 - COMM 1130
CC 3.1 - Mathematical and Quantitative Literacy - choose any course with this attribute
CC 4.1 - Scientific Exploration - choose any course with this attribute
CC 5.1 - UNIV 1141
CC 6.1 - Historical Perspectives - choose any course with this attribute
CC 7.1 - The Individual and Society - choose any course with this attribute
CC 8.1 - Global and Intercultural Awareness - choose any course with this attribute
CC 9.1 - Perspective on Creative Arts - choose any course with this attribute

Tier 2:

To fulfill the 12 credits of core curriculum tier 2 requirements, political science majors may choose courses from any competency.

Note: Political science majors can take a maximum of 6 total credits of political science courses to satisfy University Core Curriculum requirements.

Required Courses

Plus one of the following Political Theory restricted electives:

Plus one of the following Comparative Politics restricted electives:

Plus one of the following American Politics restricted electives:

Plus one of the following Experiential Learning restricted electives:

Plus

Plus 15 credits of PSCI electives to be chosen with the student's departmental advisor.
Plus 39 credits of free electives to be chosen with the student's departmental advisor.