Political Science - Requirements for the Major and Minors
Requirements for the major
10 credits as follows:
- PS 101, PS 210, PS 220 and one from PS 245, PS 341 or PS 342
- PS 230, preferably completed by the end of the sophomore year
- One credit within the department chosen from the following designated research courses: PS 223, 227, 229, 234, 301, 306, 309, 310, 311, 314, 320, 321, 323, 326, and 333
- Three additional credits of electives within the department.
- At least two of the courses counted toward the major must be at the 300-level
- STAT 200
Requirements for the minor in American Politics
5 credits as follows:
- PS 101
- 4 courses chosen from the following with at least two at the 300-level: PS 229, PS 230, PS 234, PS 235, PS 240, PS 241, PS 245, PS 260, PS 305, PS 306, PS 307, PS 308, PS 309, PS 310, PS 311, PS 362, and PS 363.
Requirements for the minor in Comparative Politics
5 credits as follows:
- PS 220
- 4 courses chosen from the following with at least two at the 300 level: PS 210, PS 222, PS 223, PS 227, PS 228, PS 268, PS 301, PS 312, PS 314, PS 320, PS 321, PS 322, PS 323, PS 326, and PS 333.