B.A. in Political Science
The 120-credit Bachelor of Science in Political Science is an individualized, interdisciplinary program designed for students interested in a liberal arts approach to the contemporary world. You will graduate from this program with a well rounded knowledge of political theory, American government, international relations, comparative government and public administration. Distinguished professors interact with their students in small class settings that foster the exchange of information, perspective and ideas. Visiting professors from prestigious institutions, including the United Nations, offer insights developed in the course of careers in diplomacy, politics and public policy. A degree in political science is excellent preparation for a career in education, law, public administration, business and many other fields.
Program Curriculum
| Required Courses (18 Credits) | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| POL 2 |
Introduction to American Politics | 3 |
| POL 3 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POL 15 | Introduction to Research and Writing in Political Science | 3 |
| POL 51 | International Relations | 3 |
| POL 64 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| One of the Following: | ||
| POL 21 | American Political Theory | 3 |
| POL 26 | European Political Theory I | 3 |
| POL 27 | European Political Theory II | 3 |
| POL 303 | European Political Theory I - Honors Core | 3 |
| POL 304 | European Political Theory II - Honors Core | 3 |
| Elective Political Science Courses Six (6) courses/eighteen (18) credits from all POL courses (excluding POL 95) |
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| POL 4 | Political Psychology | 3 |
| POL 5 | Ethnicity, Race, and Politics | 3 |
| POL 7 | Political Aspects of Economies | 3 |
| POL 10 | Research Problems in Political Science | 3 |
| POL 18 | Women and Contemporary Politics | 3 |
| POL 19 | Political Sociology | 3 |
| POL 22 | Asian Political Theory | 3 |
| POL 23 | Modern China: Political Doctrines and Society | 3 |
| POL 25 | Greek Political Theory | 3 |
| POL 26 | European Political Theory I | 3 |
| POL 27 | European Political Theory II | 3 |
| POL 28 | Machiavelli and Machiavellianism: The Acquisition, Exercise, and The Maintenance of Power |
3 |
| POL 29 | Problems in Contemporary Political Theory | 3 |
| POL 31 | American Constitutional Law I | 3 |
| POL 32 | American Constitutional Law II | 3 |
| POL 34 | Legislative Process | 3 |
| POL 35 | The American Judicial Process | 3 |
| POL 36 | Public Opinion | 3 |
| POL 37 | Political Parties | 3 |
| POL 38 | Radical Movements and Politics of Change in the United States | 3 |
| POL 39 | American Government: State and Local | 3 |
| POL 40 | Women and the Anglo-American Legal Experience | 3 |
| POL 41 | The Media and the Law | 3 |
| POL 42 | Law and Aging in America | 3 |
| POL 44 | Urban Government | 3 |
| POL 45 | U.S. National Security | 3 |
| POL 46 | Foreign Policy I | 3 |
| POL 47 | Foreign Policy II | 3 |
| POL 48 | Metropolitan Area Problems | 3 |
| POL 49 | Politics and Personality: The American Context | 3 |
| POL 50 | International Organization | 3 |
| POL 52 | Psychological Foundations of International Relations | 3 |
| POL 53 | International Law I | 3 |
| POL 54 | International Law II | 3 |
| POL 55 | Politics of Developing Nations | 3 |
| POL 56 | World Affairs since 1945 | 3 |
| POL 57 | Asian Religions in World Politics | 3 |
| POL 58 | Islam in World Politics | 3 |
| POL 59 | China in World Politics |
3 |
| POL 62 | Research Seminar in International Studies | 3 |
| POL 65 | Politics of the European Union | 3 |
| POL 66 | Government and Politics of South and Southeast Asia | 3 |
| POL 67 | Government and Politics of East Asia | 3 |
| POL 68 | Government and Politics of Western Europe | 3 |
| POL 69 | Government and Politics of Eastern Europe | 3 |
| POL 70 | Government and Politics of the Middle East | 3 |
| POL 71 | Russian Government and Politics | 3 |
| POL 72 | Government and Politics of Africa | 3 |
| POL 73 | Government and Politics of Latin America | 3 |
| POL 76 | Comparative Analysis of Dictatorships | 3 |
| POL 77 | Political Elites | 3 |
| POL 79 | Violence in Contemporary Politics | 3 |
| POL 80 | Administrative Behavior | 3 |
| POL 81 | Political Leadership in Democratic Parties | 3 |
| POL 82 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| POL 83 | Policy-Making in American Government | 3 |
| POL 84 | The Executive Process | 3 |
| POL 88 | The Contemporary Problems in Public Administration | 3 |
| POL 90 | Senior Seminar in Politics and Government | 3 |
| POL 93 | Political Science Internship I | 3 |
| POL 93A | Political Science Internship II | 3 |
| POL 93B | Political Science Internship III | 3 |
| POL 93L | Political Science Internship IV | 3 |
| POL 94 | Political Science Internship II | 3 |
| POL 94A | Political Science Internship VI | 3 |
| POL 94B | Political Science Internship VII | 3 |
| POL 94L | Political Science Internship VIII | 3 |
| POL 97 | Public Administration Internship I | 3 |
| POL 98 | Public Administration Internship II | 3 |
| POL 303 | European Political Theory: Plato and Machiavelli | 3 |
| POL 304 | European Political Theory: Machiavelli to the Modern World | 3 |
| POL 359 | Honors Advanced Elective | 3 |
| POL 360 | Honors Advanced Elective | 3 |
| POL 400 | State, Society, and the Individual: Hoxie Colloquium | 3 |
| Credit Requirements | |
| Total Major Requirement Credits | 24 |
| Elective Major Credits | 18 |
| Total Core Requirement Credits | 32 |
| Elective Liberal Arts & Sciences Credits | 46 |
| Total Degree Credits | 120 |
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