Political Science

The undergraduate program in political science aims to provide an understanding of basic political processes and institutions as these operate in different national and cultural contexts. It encompasses the study of politics and political systems at the government but also the analysis of such phenomena as political behavior, political values, political change and stability, parties, bureaucracies, justice, national security, and international affairs.

The study of political science provides undergraduates with a variety of possible career opportunities in such areas as law, government service, education, journalism, and business.

Students majoring in Political Science are required to take 24 upper division credits. It is expected, however, that they will select electives from a broad spectrum of the Social Sciences in order to enhance their understanding of the problems that require political solutions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120 Credits

General Education Requirements 42 credits
HUMANITIES 12 credits
Written Communications 6 credits

ENG 101 Composition
ENG 102 Composition & Literature

English Literature 3 credits
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Humanities/Fine Arts 3 credits
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THE NATURAL WORLD & QUANT. REASONING 9 credits
Mathematics/Physical Science
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Natural Science
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Physical Science
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / HISTORY 9 Credits
Social Science
Political Science majors should take POS 101 to complete this requirement.
History
Political Science majors should take HIS 202 to complete this requirement.
Social Science / History
Political Science majors should take POS 201 to complete this requirement.

PHILOSOPHY 6 Credits
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES 6 Credits
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CATHOLIC IDENTITY 3 Credits
Take 3 credits from courses identified as Catholic Identity courses. This course may satisfy other GER or Major requirements. This course cannot be used to satisfy the Religious Studies requirement.

DIVERSITY 3 Credits
Take 3 credits from courses identified as Diversity courses. This course may satisfy other GER or Major requirements.

Major Requirments 42 Credits

COM 105 Speech
ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics
GEO 101 Global Geography
HIS 102 History of Western Civilization
HIS 202 United States History II
POS 101 Introduction to Political Science
POS 201 American Government and Politics

General Electives 33-45 Credits
33-45 credits level 100 or above. (Not ENS or ESL)

MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE 18 Credits

Requirements:

POS 101 Introduction to Political Science
POS 201 American Government and Politics