Political Science Major

The major in Political Science consists of 44 credits. Of these, twelve credits must be at the 300-level or higher. All courses in the major must be taken for a grade (courses taken with grade/pass/fail designations will not be counted toward completion of the major).

Sample Major Pathway

Major Requirements

Twelve additional credits in Political Science courses

Four credit Senior Seminar

POLS 401 - Senior Seminar

Political Science Major

Major Requirements

Four credits in:

Four credits in Political Theory courses chosen from:

Four credits in International Relations courses chosen from:

Four credits in comparative Western Societies courses chosen from:

Four credits in comparative Non-Western Societies courses chosen from:

Eight credits in American Politics and/or Public Policy courses chosen from:

Twelve additional credits in Political Science courses

Four credit Senior Seminar