B.A. Specialization in Political Science

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Program Requirements

A B.A. Specialization in Political Science consists of a minimum of 27 semester hours in political science including PSC 1, 2, 135 and 142 or 143. In addition, 18 semester hours distributed among at least four of the following departments: anthropology, economics (ECO 1 or 7 required), geography, history, philosophy, psychology and sociology.

All majors are required to take a comprehensive examination administered by the department in the senior year.

The Political Science Department strongly recommends the following progression for specialization in political science:

I. Introductory

PSC 1 - (BH) American Politics Credits: 3 s.h.
PSC 2 - (BH) Comparative Politics Credits: 3 s.h.

II. Intermediate

PSC 132 - Comparative European Governments Credits: 3 s.h.
PSC 135 - International Politics Credits: 3 s.h.
PSC 142 - Western Political Theory: Plato to Hobbes Credits: 3 s.h.
PSC 143 - Ideas in Conflict: Modern Democratic and Totalitarian Political Thought Credits: 3 s.h.

III. Advanced

A minimum of 15 semester hours selected from one or more of the following four areas:

Note

Reading courses PSC 161, 162 can relate to any of the above fields depending upon the focus desired.

PSC 161 - Independent Readings in Political Science Credits: 1-3 s.h.
PSC 162 - Independent Readings in Political Science Credits: 1-3 s.h.

Note About Courses:

For both majors and non-majors, it is strongly recommended that, before taking advanced courses in American Government and Politics (PSC 105, 111, 114, 115, 120, 121, 122, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147), PSC 1 be taken first. Only students who have a clear understanding of the workings of the American system of government should consider taking advanced courses in American Government and Politics without first taking the introductory course.

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B.A. Specialization in Political Science

Program Requirements

I. Introductory

II. Intermediate

III. Advanced

A. American Government and Politics

B. Comparative Politics

C. International Relations and Politics

D. Political Theory

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See Also: Complete B.A. Requirements