Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (120 Hours)

Program Outcomes

Provide students with the skills necessary to engage in the political world, both at home and abroad

Equip students with the understanding to see all sides of an issue and create solutions that benefit the majority, not just a select few

Alllow students to understand the value of critical thinking and leadership skills which allow them to advocate for positions in which they believe

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

 

MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4

Or

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

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Scientific Inquiry

4

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Experiential Learning

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3

GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3

GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3

GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3

GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Political Science Core (19 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSCI101American Federal Government

3

PSCI136International Relations

3

PSCI160Comparing Democracies

3

PSCI210Career Seminar

1

PSCI240Political Theory:

3

PSCI295Research Methods for Political Science

3

PSCI409Capstone: Research Seminar

3

Political Science Electives (17 hours)

*Note: at least 6 hours of electives must be completed at the 300 or 400 level

Choose 17 hours required from the following:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSCI102State & Local Government

3

PSCI205Introduction to Public Policy

3

PSCI206Global Health Policy

3

PSCI301Special Topics

3

PSCI305Political Economy

3

PSCI328Politics in the Third World

4

PSCI331Campaigns and Elections

3

PSCI351European Politics

3

PSCI352Central and East European Politics

3

PSCI370Democratization

4

PSCI380Democratic Theory

3

PSCI396Constitutional Law I: Powers of Government

3

PSCI397Constitutional Law II: Individual Liberties

3

PSCI399Professional Internship

1-12

Cognates (3-4 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MATH204Elementary Statistics

3

 

Or

 

PSYC211Statistics for Psychology

4

PSYC211Statistics for Psychology

4

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.