Political Science (Minor)
The minor in political science is designed to give students a strong background in the primary specializations within the discipline: American government, comparative politics, international relations, public policy, and political behavior. It encompasses sufficient coursework to allow graduates the opportunity to pursue post-baccalaureate study in political science, public administration, law and related fields, and can be pursued in combination with any baccalaureate major. It is also an excellent addition to any secondary education program.
Curriculum for the Minor in Political Science
Required course (Credit: 3 hours)
Students must take POLS 2101, Introduction to Political Science.
| POLS 2101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 credits |
Choose one U.S. politics course (Credit: 3 hours)
Students must take at least one course in U.S. politics; acceptable courses include POLS 2201, POLS 2501, POLS 2601, or any political science course numbered POLS 3030-3099, 3100-3299, 3500-3699, 4100-4299, or 4500-4699.
| POLS 2201 | State and Local Government | 3 credits |
| POLS 2501 | Introduction to Domestic Issues | 3 credits |
| POLS 2601 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 credits |
Choose one non-U.S. politics course (Credit: 3 hours)
Students must take at least one course in non-U.S. politics; acceptable courses include POLS 2301, POLS 2401, or any political science course numbered POLS 3300-3499, 3700-3799, 4300-4499, or 4700-4799.
| POLS 2301 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 credits |
| POLS 2401 | Introduction to Global Issues | 3 credits |
Electives (Credit: 9 hours)
Choose three (3) additional political science courses. Students may count POLS 3999 multiple times if taken with different topics. No more than 3 hours of combined internship credit (including POLS 4895 and POLS 4896) may be counted toward the minor.
At least 9 of the 18 total semester hours taken in the minor must be in upper-level courses numbered POLS 3000 or higher.
Total Hours: 18