Political Science, Politics, Philosophy and Law Concentration, B.A.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Credit Hours: 39+

In addition to completing the requirements for this major, students must also complete the degree requirements specified in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements for more information.

Required Courses

Note:

At least 15 credit hours at the 300-level or above is required of this major.

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:

Politics, Philosophy, and Law Concentration (18 credit hours)

A concentration in Politics, Philosophy, and Law allows focused attention on theoretical issues related to the law. The concentration is jointly administered by the departments of Philosophy and Political Science.

Required Courses:

Note:

*This course will substitute for PHIL 450 or POLI 405 as a major requirement.

Select an additional two courses form the following:

Note:

Additional courses on suitable topics may be approved for credit by the director. Since POLI 320 or POLI 321 is required, PHIL majors will take at least one course in POLI. POLI majors must also take at least one course in PHIL.

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.