Academic Program

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science
Minor in Political Science
Teacher Preparation

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (Full Description - pdf)

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science is a rigorous academic program that provides a general liberal arts background for the study of government and politics. This degree requires successful completion of the following courses:

1. Core Courses : GOVT 100*, 101*, 215, 352, 490W.
2. Select 24 hours in GOVT courses in consultation with your academic advisor. At least 21 hours must be numbered at the 300-400 levels. Advising tracks are designed to help students focus on areas of particular interest. Students may opt to select courses from different advising tracks or decide not to follow an advising track.
   
   Advising Tracks for students interested in:
   • Justice Studies: GOVT 243, 332, 347, 363, 368W. GOVT 491 is recommended.
   • American Politics: GOVT 202, 333, 344, 354, 461. GOVT 491 is recommended.
   • International Relations/Comparative Politics: GOVT 125L, 311W, 323, 325, 327, 402. GOVT 491 is recommended.
   • Pre-Law: GOVT 316, 363, 365, 367, 375. GOVT 494 is recommended.
   • Public Administration: GOVT 371W, 450, 460, 470, 480W. GOVT 491 is recommended.
   * Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part, certain general education and degree studies requirements For details, see your academic advisor.

MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

The minor in Political Science requires 18 credits in Political Science, including six credits chosen from GOVT 100*, 101* or 202. Students seeking a minor must choose their courses in consultation with an assigned departmental advisor.

* Courses bearing an asterisk may be used simultaneously to satisfy, in part, certain general education and degree studies requirements For details, see your academic advisor.

TEACHER PREPARATION (Full Description - pdf)

Those students who wish to become teachers should apply to the five-year Master of Arts in Teaching program. Students will earn a BA in Political Science after the first four years and then complete an additional year of study leading to an MAT degree.