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BACHELOR OF Arts IN Political Science
Degree Requirements | Major Requirements
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Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science
Requirements for BA: Political Science |
Sem. Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| General Education Requirements |
44 |
| Major Requirements | 37 |
| » Introductory Requirement | (6) |
| » Core Courses | (13) |
| » Option Courses | (18) |
| University-wide Electives | 39 |
| Total | 121 |
General Education Requirements: Students who plan a major in Political Science should consult with the Department Chair prior to registering for General Education courses.
Major Requirements for Political Science
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| PSPA 1000 | Introduction to Political Science | |
| PSPA 1010 | Introduction to American National Government |
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| PSPA 2000 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| PSPA 2170 | Judicial Process and Behavior | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| PSPA 2190 | Public Policy and Analysis | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| PSPA 2330 | Introduction to Theory and Methodology (4) | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
Option Courses
Choose one option package below.
| Course# | Course Title |
Comments |
|---|---|---|
| General Option Package | ||
| Choose any six additional Political Science courses with at least four of the six at the 3000 or 4000 level. | ||
| Pre Law Option Package | ||
| PSPA 3030 | Political Thought | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| PSPA 3100 | Constitutional Law | Prerequisite: PSPA 1010 and 2170 |
| PSPA 3110 | Constitutional Law of Individual and Equal Rights | Prerequisite: PSPA 1010 and 2170 |
| PSPA 3120 | Law of Criminal Procedure | Prerequisite: PSPA 1010 and 2170 |
| Two other Political Science courses at the 3000 or 4000 level chosen in consultation with the pre‑law advisor | ||
| Public Policy and Administration Option Package | ||
| PSPA 2010; or | American State Government; or | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| PSPA 2020 | Local Government in the United States | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| PSPA 2100 | Introduction to Public Administration | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| PSPA 3310; or | Public Finance (ECN 3300); or | Prerequisite: ECN 1000 |
| PSPA 4400 | Comparative Public Administration | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| PSPA 3600 | Introductory Internship in Public Administration | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| PSPA 4530; or | Advanced Public Administration; or | Prerequisite: PSPA 2100, 2330 |
| PSPA 4500 | American Policy Process | Prerequisite: PSPA 2330 and one other 3000 level course in American Government |
| One other Political Science course at the 3000 or 4000 level | ||
| International Studies Option Package | ||
| PSPA 2510 | Introduction to World Politics (WLS 2510) | Prerequisite: PSPA 1000 or 1010 |
| Two courses from PSPS 3000-3100 | ||
| Three other International Relations or Comparative Politics courses chosen in consultation with the International Studies advisor | ||
Updated: Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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