Political Science, B.A. (CIP 45.1001)

Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements of the academic major, students must comply with the General Academic Regulations for Graduation and Undergraduate Academic Policies . As part of these policies, students must complete the General College Curriculum , which is based on the degree.

Major Requirements

Candidates for a major in Political Science must complete with a “C” average or better, at least 37 hours of political science courses. Included in the 37 hours must be:

At least three hours in Public Policy and Administration:

Three hours in American Government:

Three hours in International Studies:

Three hours in Political Theory:

Three hours of Constitutional Development:

The four hour Senior Seminar and Additional POLS electives:

POLS 451 - Seminar on Constitutional Law (4)
POLS 481 - Seminar in Research and Writing (4)
Nine hours of additional Political Science courses