Major in Political Science

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites. *See the University Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options. ** See Arts and Sciences Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.

BA with a Major in Political Science-PDF

FRESHMAN YEAR

FALL HOURS

ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3

HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3

LANG 2040*, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3

MATH (above College Math, except 2090)** 3

PSCI 1040, American Government* 3

Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FALL HOURS

PSCI 2300, The Study of Politics 4

Elective 3

Elective 3

Natural Sciences** 4

Wellness* 3

Total 17

JUNIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

PSCI Political Field (advanced, see major requirements) 3

PSCI Political Field (advanced, see major requirements) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Laboratory Science** 4

Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3

Total 16

SENIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

PSCI elective 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective 3

Elective 3

Total 15

FRESHMAN YEAR

SPRING HOURS

ENGL 1320, College Writing II* 3

HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3

LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate)** 3

PSCI 1050, American Government* 3

Visual and Performing Arts* 3

Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SPRING HOURS

PSCI Field C (advanced) 3

Literature** 3

Humanities* 3

Physical Science** 4

Oral/Advanced Written Communication** 3

Total 16

JUNIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

PSCI Field (advanced, see major requirements) 3

PSCI Elective (advanced) 3

PSCI Elective (advanced) 3

Elective 4

Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies 3

Total 16

SENIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective (advanced) 3

Elective 3

Total 18

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed. Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.