Major

Political Science

Required Courses for a Major in Political Science

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
30

Three of the following

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

One of the following:

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
3

Required Courses for a Major in Political Science/International Relations

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
30

Four of the following:

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
12

Major in Political Science/Law and Civic Engagement

The Political Science Major with a Law and Civic Engagement track introduces students to the principal fields of inquiry and intersection within legal systems and political institutions. The Program explores the special relationships of women to law and government—as lawmakers, leaders, and policymakers. Accordingly, the Major helps prepare students to assume positions of leadership in their communities.

Students interested in attending law school should consider taking a broad undergraduate program in the liberal arts, with a particular focus on courses in English, History, Political Science and Philosophy. Successful law school applicants should have a broad understanding of History, including the various factors that have influenced the development of society in the United States. They should possess a fundamental understanding of political thought and of the contemporary American political system. Through strategic selection of courses fulfilling General Education Requirements they should also acquire mathematical and financial skills, such as an understanding of pre-calculus mathematics and an ability to analyze financial data. Finally, they should possess an understanding of human behavior and social interaction as well as an understanding of diverse cultures within and beyond the United States, of international institutions and issues, of world events, and of the increasing interdependence of the nations and communities within our world.

Required Courses for Major in Political Science/Law and Civic Engagement

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
33
Total Credits
42
Course Sequencing

Political Science Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample Program of Study for the Political Science Major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
4
3
6
Sub-Total Credits
16
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
6
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
6
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
6
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
12
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
6
Sub-Total Credits
15

Political Science/International Relations Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample Program of Study for the Political Science Major, with a Concentration in International Relations. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
14
Course Code
Title
Credits
6
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
6
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Study Abroad Recommended

Course Code
Title
Credits
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
6
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16

Political Science/Public Service Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample Program of Study for the Political Science/Public Service Major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
14
Course Code
Title
Credits
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
6
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
12
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15

Political Science/Law and Civic Engagement Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample Program of Study for Political Science/Law and Civic Engagement Major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.

Course Code
Title
Credits
3
Sub-Total Credits
14
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
9
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
12
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
6
Sub-Total Credits
15
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
6
Sub-Total Credits
15