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2022-2023 College Catalog

Political Science Major

Political Science Major Requirements

12 courses (minimum of 34 credits) in Political Science, distributed as follows:

POSC 101US Government & Politics

3
Or
POSC 107Freedom Equality and Power

3

POSC 105International Relations

3
Or
POSC 108Intro to Comparative Politics

3

POSC 209Poli Sci Research Methods

3
POSC 489Senior Thesis Methods

1
POSC 490Senior Thesis

3
Seven additional courses in Political Science, at least three at the 300-level

The department encourages all majors to acquire a broad exposure to the discipline by sampling courses in all four of the principal areas of study.

A model program would include at least one course above the 100 level from each of the following areas:

  1. U.S. Politics
  2. International Relations
  3. Comparative Politics
  4. Political Theory

*Note: This model is required for departmental distinction.

Political Science Degree Pathway

First Year

Fall

POSC 101US Government & Politics

3

Spring

POSC 105International Relations

3
Electives

Second Year

Fall

Electives

Spring

POSC 209Poli Sci Research Methods

3
Electives

Third Year

Fall

Electives

Spring

Electives

Fourth Year

Fall

POSC 489Senior Thesis Methods

1
POSC 495Political Science Internship

1
Electives

Spring

POSC 490Senior Thesis

3
POSC 495Political Science Internship

1