Political Science Major, B.A.

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A grade of “C-” or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Required Courses:

PSC 1010 - American National Government Credits: 3
PSC 1020 - Political Systems and Ideas Credits: 3
PSC 2020 - Conducting Political Analysis Credits: 3
or
PSY 2310 - Introduction to Statistics for Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3
PSC 3050 - Political Theory Credits: 3
PSC 4020 - Special Studies Credits: 3

Subtotal: 15

Electives:

A minimum of 21 additional semester hours of political science must be completed. At least 18 of these 21 hours must be upper-division courses (3000- and 4000-level) and must be approved by the department. Generally, students may apply only 12 hours of credit in nonclassroom courses toward the major as approved electives.

Subtotal: 21

Total:36

Course Distribution and Area Concentration:

Of the 21 elective hours in political science, 12 must be in the student’s primary area of study: American politics or international/comparative politics. A minimum of 3 hours must be drawn from the remaining area of concentration and 6 hours can be selected at the student’s discretion.