Political Science

Mission

About the Program

The major and minor curriculum patterns are drawn from contemporary fields of political science and allow for a wide range of course selection. The student will be provided with much exposure to the areas of Political Science as possible within the framework of the student’s interest and career objectives.

Objectives

Core Requirements

Political Science Major	36
Core Requirements for Political Science Major	21
Political Science Electives	15	including at least 6 Writing- or Research Intensive

Political Science Minor	21
Core Requirements for Political Science Minor	12
Political Science Electives	9	including at least 3 Writing- or Research-Intensive
Click link(s) for course requirements from 2011 Catalog.

Recommended Course Sequence

Years of Study		Courses
First		POL 101, Introduction to Political Science; POL 110, American Government
Second		POL 282, Western Political Philosophy; POL 361, Social Statistics
Third		POL 362, Methods of Research; ?POL 341, Comparative Government or POL 352, International Relations
Fourth		POL 499, Senior Seminar in Political Science (required only for majors)