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2012-2013 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Political Science Minor

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Students choosing to minor in Political Science must have 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.

Political Science Electives

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

Theory

Three (3) credits required.

Research Seminar

Three (3) credits required. (PSC 349 Research Methods prerequisite waived for PSC minors)

Total credits: 21

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