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Political Science - BA, BS

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Program Overview

Program Requirements

Minimum University Requirements

Suggested Degree Maps

Program Learning Outcomes

Total Credits Required In Program Coursework

36

Total Credits Required To Earn This Credential

120
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
Select two of the following four areas: U.S. Government and Policy, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory. Complete nine upper-division credits in one of the selected areas and six upper-division credits in the other. Even though a course may be listed under more than one area, it can be applied to only one area. Prior to taking the upper-division courses in a particular area, students must take the introductory course corresponding to that specific area.
Completion requirement
Complete ANY of the following Courses:

NOTE:

  1. course - Special Topics- 3 credit maximum. The subject matter determines the area in which it applies.

Completion requirement
Complete ANY of the following Courses:

NOTE:

  1. course - Special Topics- 3 credit maximum. The subject matter determines the area in which it applies.

Completion requirement
Complete ANY of the following Courses:

NOTE:

  1. course - Special Topics- 3 credit maximum. The subject matter determines the area in which it applies.

Completion requirement
Complete ANY of the following Courses:

NOTE:

  1. course - Special Topics- 3 credit maximum. The subject matter determines the area in which it applies.

Completion requirement

In addition to the 15 credits of required prerequisite courses and the 15 credits of area courses, students must complete six upper-division elective credits. Any upper-division Political Science courses may be used to fulfill this requirement, with two exceptions:

  1. Not more than three credits in Directed Readings courses (course) can apply to this requirement.

  2. Not more than three Internship credits in the following courses can apply to this requirement:

These are suggested internship courses and are not required for graduation.

Complete ANY of the following Courses:
Completion requirement
Complete the following as needed:

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.