[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

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[ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, B.A.

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The major in political science is designed as preparation for graduate or legal study, for a career in politics or public service, or as part of a general liberal arts education.

LINK (General Education) (53 credit hours)

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Major Requirements (31-34 credit hours)

POL 121 - Introduction to Politics 3 credits
POL 223 - American Federal Government 3 credits *
* Should be taken as the second-tier Global Perspective course in LINK.
POL 224 - American State and Local Government 3 credits
POL 295 - International Relations Theories and Crises 3 credits
HTY 301 - Career Preparation 1 credit or
POL 301 - College Preparation 1 credit
POL 311 - Political Philosophy I 3 credits or
POL 312 - Political Philosophy II 3 credits
POL 323 - Comparative Politics 3 credits or
POL 324 - Politics of Developing Nations 3 credits
POL 326 - United States Constitutional Law I 3 credits or
POL 327 - United States Constitutional Law II 3 credits
POL 499 - Senior Seminar in Political Science 3 credits
Three other upper-division (300-400 level) courses in political science 9 credits
(CRM 321 or CRM 322 may also be used)

Electives (35-38 credit hours)

Total Credits: 122

Note:

Majors are strongly encouraged to take language courses, participate in internships, and study abroad.

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