Bachelor of Arts Degree

Required courses

*PSC 100 -  Power and Conflict in Modern Societies
  or   *PSC 130 - International Relations

*PSC 110 - U.S. Government 
  or  *PSC 140 - U.S. Political Thought

*Only one in a sequence for credit in the major.

PSC 244  -  Research Methods in Political Science

PSC 475 - Capstone Seminar

Nine credits in PSC courses at the 300 level or higher with one course in three of the PSC fields: U.S. Government, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Political Thought.

Nine credits of PSC electives at 300 level or higher or PSC department-approved courses in other departments at 300 level or higher.

A minor (18 credits) or a cognate (12 credits) outside the department developed in consultation with the student's faculty adviser.

In special cases, and with prior approval of the department, students may receive credit for appropriate courses offered by other departments.  Public administration, in particular, has a significant interdisciplinary aspect. 

The Political Science Department supports initiative and creativity among its major students by granting approval for qualified juniors and seniors to enroll in PSC 499 - Independent Study, and PSC 495 - Honors in Political Science.  The department also administers an internship program, PSC 497, which enables qualified students to earn 6-15 academic credits as well as practical experience in the political process through work in various governmental and political institutions. 

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