Political Science

P. Petterson, Chair; W. Brown Foster, J. Duquette, G. El-Eid, A. C. Moran,
A. G. Smith, M. A. Triebwasser (Dept. phone 832-2967)

 

Major in Political Science, B.A.

36 credits in Political Science, as follows:  PS 104 or 110 and one course in each of the following five areas— American Government and Politics; Political Theory; Comparative Government; International Relations and Organization; Public Law, Methodology and Organizational Behavior. Six credits from the fields of history, sociology, psychology, economics, geography, mathematics and statistics may be applied to the 36-credit Political Science requirement, when approved in advance by the departmental chair.

Major in Political Science with Specialization in Public Administration, B.A.

36 credits in Political Science, as follows:  PS 110, 230, 260, 344, 446, 450; 6 credits from PS 480/481 or 482/483 or 490/491, or approved 400-level courses in Political Science or other fields. 12 credits of electives from Political Science, or from fields directly related to Public Administration, with prior approval of the department advisor. Particularly appropriate electives are PS 315, 330, 331 or 332, 335, 430 and 431. Students must also complete a minor in an area relevant to Public Administration.

Minor in Political Science

18 credits, of which at least 15 must be in Political Science; the remaining credits may be earned in a discipline relevant to Political Science.

Minor in Political Science (For students completing secondary certification)

18 credits, including PS 104 or 110. Credit for not more than 6 credits towards a Political Science minor may be granted, with approval of the department chair, from those areas listed as options under the major.