Political Science, B.A.

1. Core Courses:

Students must make a C or better in the following major courses:

• POLS 1001 - Introduction to Political Science (3)
• POLS 2100 - American Government (3)
• POLS 2110 - Comparative Politics (3)
• POLS 2115 - International Politics (3)
• POLS 2330 - Political Theory (3)
• POLS 3000 - Scope, Method and Writing (3)
• POLS 3510 - Black Politics in America (3)

2. Concentrations:

Students must complete four courses from one primary concentration and complete two courses from a secondary concentration:

Civic Engagement & Public Policy:  POLS 2105 , POLS 2120 , POLS 2160 , POLS 2800 , POLS 3210 , POLS 3230 , POLS 3320 , POLS 3410 , POLS 3470 , POLS 3560 , POLS 3700 , POLS 3710 , POLS 3810 , POLS 3990 , POLS 3995 , POLS 4100 , POLS 4350 , POLS 4990 .

Theory & Pre-law:  POLS 2125 , POLS 2130 , POLS 3310 , POLS 3311 , POLS 3810 , POLS 3910 , POLS 3920 , POLS 4100 , POLS 4200 , POLS 4300 , POLS 4340 , POLS 4410 , POLS 4420 , POLS 4860 , POLS 4880 , POLS 4990 .

Global Politics:  POLS 3020 , POLS 3030 , POLS 3040 , POLS 3120 , POLS 3400 , POLS 3600 , POLS 3730 , POLS 3740 , POLS 3810 , POLS 4000 , POLS 4100 , POLS 4300 , POLS 4310 , POLS 4330 , POLS 4400 , POLS 4500 , POLS 4510 , POLS 4520 , POLS 4880 , POLS 4990 .

Required Courses:

• POLS 2100 - American Government (3)
• POLS 2110 - Comparative Politics (3)
• POLS 2115 - International Politics (3)
• POLS 2330 - Political Theory (3)
• POLS 3510 - Black Politics in America (3)

Electives:

Two courses at the 3000 level or above.

Freshman Year

Many courses listed in the first year of this plan are specific to this degree program and may not fulfill degree requirements for other programs at the University. Students are advised that changing their program of study from this major to another major, after the first year, can extend the time until graduation by a semester or more.

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation - 124

Distribution of Hours