Political Science
Critical thinking, writing, analysis, and leadership skills are honed to prepare you for successful careers as effective politicians, lawyers, and activists in our rapidly changing world. Prepare to explore:
- War, ethnic conflict, and terrorism;
- Elections, political parties, and policy making;
- Law and the judiciary;
- Poverty, human rights, and climate change;
- Freedom, justice, and equality.
Core courses (15 credits) in the Political Science major, regardless of concentration:
- POSC 105: American National Government
- POSC 208 or POSC 209: Politics of Great Powers or Politics of Emerging Powers
- POSC 245: International Relations
- POSC 298: Introduction to Political Analysis
- POSC 317W or 318W: Western Political Thought I or II
15 additional elective credits in political science are required to complete the major.
"Political Science is a fluid, inspiring field. It is truly limitless in terms of the translation and flexibility if offers you."
Program Type
Major, Minor
Degree
Bachelor's
Duration
4-year
Required Credit Hours
30
Though not required, political science concentrations are ideal for students with
an area of special interest. We offer four areas of focus: Five Minors Available to Non-Political Science Majors:Major Concentrations
Common courses taken as a part of this concentration include:
Common courses taken as a part of this concentration include:
Common courses taken as a part of this concentration include:
Common courses taken as a part of this concentration include:
Minor in Political Science