Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (120 Hours)

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)

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
CCC100	Introduction to College Writing	3
CCC102	Public Speaking	3

MATH100	Mathematics for the Liberal Arts	4
	Or
MATH101	Intermediate Algebra	4

XXXX	Scientific Inquiry	4
XXXX	Experiential Learning	2

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
GCON110	Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life	3
GCON120	Great Conversation: Western Civilization	3
GCON130	GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization	3
GCON140	GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art	3
GCON150	GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen	3

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PSCI101	American Federal Government	3
PSCI136	International Relations	3
PSCI160	Comparing Democracies	3
PSCI210	Career Seminar	1
PSCI240	Political Theory:	3
PSCI295	Research Methods for Political Science	3
PSCI409	Capstone: Research Seminar	3

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

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PSCI102	State & Local Government	3
PSCI205	Introduction to Public Policy	3
PSCI206	Global Health Policy	3
PSCI301	Special Topics	3
PSCI305	Political Economy	3
PSCI328	Politics in the Third World	4
PSCI331	Campaigns and Elections	3
PSCI351	European Politics	3
PSCI352	Central and East European Politics	3
PSCI370	Democratization	4
PSCI380	Democratic Theory	3
PSCI396	Constitutional Law I: Powers of Government	3
PSCI397	Constitutional Law II: Individual Liberties	3
PSCI399	Professional Internship	1-12

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.