Four-Year Plan: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
(Total Credit Hours: 120)
First Year
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Modern Language 1301 | 3 |
| POLS 2304 | 3 |
| GS 1181 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1302 or 2311 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | 3 |
| POLS 2305 | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Modern Language 1302 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Second Year
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| POLS 2306 | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 |
| Modern Language 2311 | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| POLS 3304, 3307, 3308 | 3 |
| COMM 1315 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences | 3 |
| Modern Language 2312 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
Third Year
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
|
Political Science (advanced)
|
3 |
|
Political Science (advanced)
|
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Minor | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
|
Political Science (advanced)
|
3 |
|
Political Science (advanced)
|
3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Minor | 3 |
| Minor | 3 |
| TOTAL | 14 |
Fourth Year
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| POLS 4361 | 3 |
|
Political Science (advanced)
|
3 |
|
Political Science (advanced)
|
3 |
| Minor | 3 |
| Minor (advanced) | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Core 090 | 3 |
|
Political Science (advanced)
|
3 |
|
Political Science (advanced)
|
3 |
|
Political Science (advanced)
|
3 |
| Minor (advanced) | 3 |
| TOTAL | 15 |
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.