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B.A. in Political Science

The Political Science Department offers a Political Science major.  A wide range of courses are included in five subject areas: Political Theory, American Government, International Relations, Comparative Government, and Public Administration.  Majors must include in their program:


Course Title                                                     Credits

Political Science 1                                                   3
Political Science 2                                                   3
Political Science 21                                                 3
Political Science 26 or 27                                        3
Political Science 51                                                 3
One course in Comparative Govt. (POL 66-79)      3
                                                                            __
                                                                            18

Six courses in advanced Political Science               18
                                                                            __
                                                                            36


Typical Program for B.A. in Political Science 

Freshman Year                          Credits

Political Science 1, 2                          6
Related courses                                 6
Free electives                                     8
Core courses                                    12
                                                       __            
                                                       32

Sophomore Year                       Credits

Political Science 51                         3
Political Science electives                9
Related courses                               6
Free electives                                  8
Core courses                                  6
                                                      __            
                                                      32



Junior Year                              Credits

Political Science 26 or 27              3
Political Science electives              6
Related courses                              6
Free electives                                 8
Core courses                                 9
                                                      __            
                                                      32

Senior Year                              Credits

Political Science 21                       3
Political Science electives              6
Related courses                              6
Free electives                                 8
Core courses                                  9
                                                    __            
                                                    32

 

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