Political Science Minor

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Students choosing to Minor in Political Science must achieve at least a 2.5 average in all Political Science courses and at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Students must formally declare the minor by the end of their fifth semester and must have earned at least 54 credits. Appropriate forms will be available from faculty advisors in the Political Science department.

Requirements

The minor in political science consists of 21 credits. Minor course credits must be taken with at least three different professors.

Foundation

Nine (9) credits required.

PSC 101 - Introduction to American Politics 3 credits
PSC 151 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 credits
PSC 161 - Introduction to International Relations 3 credits

Political Science Electives

Six (6) credits required at the 300 - 400 level.

Theory

Three (3) credits required.

PSC 171 - Introduction to Political Theory three credits
PSC 320 - American Political Thought I 3 credits
PSC 321 - American Political Thought II 3 credits
PSC 351 - Modern Political Thought 3 credits
PSC 352 - Classical Political Thought 3 credits
PSC 353 - Non-Western Political Thought 3 credits
PSC 354 - Contemporary Political Thought 3 credits
PSC 357 - Marxian Political Theory three credits
PSC 400 - Seminar: Topics in American Politics & Policy 3 credits

Research Seminar