Political Science Major

Political Science Major Requirements

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

POSC 101	US Government & Politics	3
	Or
POSC 107	Freedom Equality and Power	3
POSC 105	International Relations	3
	Or
POSC 108	Politics of the World	3
POSC 209	Poli Sci Research Methods	3
POSC 450	Careers in Law and Policy	1
POSC 489	Senior Thesis Methods	1
POSC 490	Senior 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/World Politics
4. Political Theory

*Note: This model is required for departmental distinction.

Political Science Degree Pathway

First Year

Fall

POSC 101

US Government & Politics

3

Spring

POSC 105	International Relations	3
	Electives

Second Year

Fall

Electives

Spring

POSC 209	Poli Sci Research Methods	3
	Electives

Third Year

Fall

Electives

Spring

Electives

Fourth Year

Fall

POSC 489	Senior Thesis Methods	1
POSC 495	Political Science Internship	1
	Electives

Spring

POSC 490	Senior Thesis	3
POSC 495	Political Science Internship	1