Politics and History (Major)
Pamela O'Brien, Dean, School of Arts, Sciences and Business
Jennifer L. Erdman, Ph.D., Chair
Anne E. Henderson, Ph.D.
Adam Knight, Ph.D.
Degrees offered
Minor
Campuses
The bachelor’s degree in politics and history at NDMU explores the historical foundations of the political system in America and how that history has led to the societal inequities of class, gender, race, and sexuality that we see today. Classes will be challenged to define what it means to be an American and address the systemic changes needed to create an equitable society.
Summary
Traditional Undergraduate College
The Political Science and History Department of the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business offers a Major in Politics and History to students in the Traditional Undergraduate College.
Students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all courses taken to complete the requirements of the Politics & History Major.
Programs of Study
Required Courses for a Major in Politics and History
Core Courses
POL-101 Introduction to Politics (3)
POL-103 Introduction to International Affairs (3)
POL-217 Civic Participation and Leadership (3)
POL-351 Politics of Developing Nations (3)
POL-361 Methods Political Science Research (3)
POL-390/HIS-390 Environmental Politics in U.S. (3)
POL-401 Political & Economic Globalization (3)
POL-430 International Orgianzations (3
POL-456 Senior Seminar (3)
Internship (3)
Three of the Following
POL-290 Gender in Islamic Societies (3)
POL-325/HIS-325 Revolution and Terrorism (3)
POL-370 Model OAS (3)
POL-404 U.S. Foreign Relations (3)
POL-440 Global Issues (3)
Electives (2 courses)
POL-202 American Politics in Comparative Perspective (3)
POL-219/HIS-219 The American Presidency (3)
POL-324 Gender, Politics, and the Law (3)
POL 344 Civil Liberties/Civil Rights (3)
POL-324 Women, Politics, and the Law (3)
POL-412 Constitutional Law (3)
Below is a sample Program of Study for the Politics & History Major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor.
| Fall | Spring | ||
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First Year |
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| NDMU 100: Perspectives in Education | 4 | POL 103: Introduction to International Affairs | 3 |
| NDMU 100: Lab | 0 | Scientific Reasoning General Education | 3-4 |
| ENG 101: College Writing | 3 | Foreign Language | 3 |
| HIS 228: World History Since 1500 | 3 | Major Elective | 3 |
| POL 101: Introduction to Politics | 3 | General Education Elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language | 3 | ||
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16 credits |
15-16 credits |
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Second Year |
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| POL 217: Civil Participation & Leadership | 3 | HIS 217: US History Since 1865 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning General Education |
3-4 | General Education Courses | |
| General Education Courses | 6 | Major Elective | |
| Major Elective | 3 | ||
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15 credits |
15 credits |
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Third Year |
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| POL 3XX: Methods in History & Political Research | 3 | IDS 361: Internship | 3-4 |
| General Education Courses | 6 | General Education Course | 3 |
| Major Electives | 6 | Major Electives | 9 |
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15 credits |
15-16 credits |
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Fourth Year |
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| Major/General Electives | 15-18 | HIS/POL 456: Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Major/General Electives | 12-15 | ||
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15-18 credits |
15-18 credits |
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