Political Science, International Studies, B.A. (CIP 45.0901)

The program in International Studies adapts the Political Science major by requiring more of the required 37 semester hours of political science or history focus on international relations. International Studies students are required to complete the BA Degree Requirements, including the General College Curriculum, and the requirements for the International Studies major.

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the academic major, students must comply with the and . As part of these policies, students must complete the , which is based on the degree.

Major Requirements

Political Science
POLS 229 - The National Government (3)
POLS 230 - State and Local Government (3)
POLS 260 - Scope and Methods of Political Science (3)
POLS 343 - Introduction to Comparative Foreign Government (3)
POLS 345 - International Relations (3)
POLS 403 - History and Politics of International Economic Relations (3)
Take one of the following:
POLS 323 - The Presidency (3)
POLS 324 - Congress (3)
POLS 336 - American Political Parties (3)
Take one of the following:
POLS 334 - Public Budgeting (3)
POLS 337 - Municipal Government (3)
POLS 338 - Introduction to Public Administration (3)
POLS 340 - Introduction to Public Policy (3)
POLS 442 - Organization Theory and Behavior (3)
Take one of the following:

Additional Requirements

The student should include an economics class in addition to the two required for the Political Science major. Political Science majors with an International Studies concentration will complete as their senior seminar, while History majors will complete .