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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived]

Political Science Major


(42 credits)

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Learning Outcomes  

Political science major deals with the study of systems of governance, the analysis of political behavior, and exploration of political thought/theory in national, international, and comparative perspectives. 

Required Courses:


 

Electives (9 credits):


Choose any 300 or 400 level PSCI courses not completed to satisfy another requirement in the major.

World Politics Concentration:


Students wishing to focus on world politics and create a concentration by taking all 9 credits of their electives in the world politics area. No duplication of courses from the world politics core.

Note:


In addition to PSCI 499, students must complete at least 12 credits at the 400 level. Up to six credits from PSCI 495, 497, and/or 498 may be counted toward the program requirements.

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This program has the following minimum GPA requirements: 2.00 overall GPA; 2.20 in all Major required course work.

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