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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog (As of 06-29-20) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, B.A.

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Major Requirements

Credit Hours: 36+

In addition to completing the requirements for this major, students must also complete the  section of this catalog.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the  for more information.

Required Courses

Select a minimum of 3 credit hours in each of the three subfields of political science

American Politics and Process

Global Politics and Spaces

Politics of Ideas

Select 12 additional credit hours to complete the major

Choose from any of the above subfield courses or the following:

Notes:

  • At least 15 credit hours at the 300-level or above is required of this major.
  • No more than 6 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 6 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 6 credit hours from , , and  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 6 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 9 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 9 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 9 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 6 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 9 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 9 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 6 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 6 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.
  • No more than 6 credit hours from  may be applied towards the program requirements.

Coursework Meeting Major Requirements Excluded from the Major GPA Calculation

None.  All courses that may apply toward completion of course requirements within the major apply toward the major GPA calculation.

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