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Mar 07, 2026
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2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Presidential Studies, Minor in
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About the Minor
The interdisciplinary minor in presidential studies makes use of the unique programs and resources offered by the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency. This program is designed for students with a keen interest in U.S. presidential leadership and policy-making who seek to examine executive politics from multiple disciplinary perspectives. Students who pursue the minor will take relevant courses in departments across the University and conduct primary archival research in presidential studies. The minor will help students develop the critical thinking skills necessary for advanced graduate work in presidential studies, and apply those skills to the practice of presidential politics and policy making. In consultation with the program adviser, students will develop an individual plan of study for the minor that will identify their specific interests in presidential studies and relevant courses. Minor Requirements – Total Semester Hours: 18
The minor requires the successful completion of 18 semester hours, distributed as follows: A. Required Course Work – Semester Hours: 6
*Note
*NOTE: HIST 177A or 178A will be offered for the presidential studies minor when either course focuses on the American presidency. When those courses have a different focus, students should discuss with the faculty adviser which History courses meet the requirement. B. Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Presidential Studies – Semester Hours: 9
After completing the two foundational courses, students will select 9 semester hours of elective course work in specific areas of presidential studies. A sample list of topics and courses follows. Other courses may be accepted as well, with the approval of the program adviser. All elective courses must be approved by the program adviser. Students are responsible for meeting with the program adviser to identify the elective courses that they plan to take, and then for developing a plan of how they will focus on presidential studies in each course. In consultation with the program adviser and the course instructor, students are responsible for determining how they may incorporate presidential studies into their academic work within the existing syllabus for each elective course. The 9 s.h. of electives must be taken in at least two academic departments. Presidential Communication
Presidential Foreign-Policy Leadership
Presidential Policy Making
C. Archival Research in Presidential Studies – Semester Hours: 3
Chosen from the following: Notes
Please note that the above recommendations would result in the completion of 45 semester hours of biology (if BIOL 124 is taken) without the inclusion of HPR 050 or 106 . If any number of semester hours above 45 in biology are completed, a comparable number of extra total semester hours (greater than the 124 required for graduation) must be completed. |
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