Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science
(120 credit hours)*
| Catalogs | Hours |
|---|---|
| Political Science 2304 | 3 |
| Political Science 4361 | 3 |
|
American Politics: Political Science 3304, 3307, 3308 |
3 |
|
Political Theory: Political Science 4331, 4332 |
3 |
|
Comparative Politics and International Relations: Political Science 3341, 3351 |
3 |
| Political Science (advanced) | 21 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Studies 1181 | 1 |
|
Humanities: |
3 |
|
Modern Language 1301, 1302, 2311, 2312 in a single modern language |
12 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Curriculum. Students should be aware that some majors specify particular courses to meet core-curriculum requirements when options are available. | 42 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Minor (6 hours must be advanced) | 18 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Electives | 11 |
*Students who are interested in public administration careers should use the electives in the political science degree program to take the following courses: Economics 2301, 2302, Psychology 2301, Sociology 1306, Accounting 2301 and 2302, Also refer to the Political Science Internship section which follows.
Graduation Requirement for Political Science Majors
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science are required to complete a Major Field Test (MFT) in Political Science in order to be eligible for graduation. Students may take this examination after completing all government requirements or in the semester immediately prior to graduation. The exam score will not affect GPA, but will be part of the student’s record.
Political Science Internship
Political Science internships are available to qualified students who are majoring in political science and have a minimum GPA of 2.00 with a preference for juniors and seniors. Information about specific internships will be sent by email to majors. During the semester of the internship, duties will be performed in an approved government or political agency, for which up to six semester hours of credit may be received. The student will intern under the supervision of a member of the Political Science faculty, and the work will involve a combination of practical work and research.
Pre-Law
A student preparing for law school should complete a baccalaureate degree. A major in political science provides excellent pre-law preparation though numerous other majors are acceptable to most law schools. A pre-law student wishing to major in political science should consult the Political Science and Philosophy Department’s pre-law advisor, Dr. Tony Bartl, to be advised on the selection of a minor and electives.