2001-03 Catalog
Political Science Requirements

Political Science Major (10 courses): The political science major consists of ten political science courses including PO 130, 160, 200, (for which DS 224 is a prerequisite), one course in political thought (from among PO 314, 316 or PL 346), one course in United States politics (from among PO 335, 336 or 337), one course in international relations and comparative politics (from among PO 350, 355, 365 or 368), one course in public policy/administration (from among PO 231, 338, 346, or 348), and three political science electives numbered 200 or above. Students are advised to take PO 130 & 160 as freshmen, DS 224 and PO 200 as sophomores, and one course in each of the four content areas (political thought, United States politics, policy administration, and comparative politics) during the sophomore or junior years.

Political Science Teaching Major: The teaching major for secondary certification consists of the same courses required for the political science major.

Political Science Academic Minors:

Political Science Minor (6 courses): PO 130, 200, and one course from each of the four areas: Political thought: PO 314, 316 or PL 346; United States politics: PO 332, 335, 336, 337, 341, 342, 353; Comparative politics/international relations: PO 260, 350, 355, 362, 365, 368; Public policy/administration: PO 231, 338, 346 or 348. [DS 224 is a prerequisite for PO 200.]

Comparative International Politics Minor (6 courses): PO 160, 200, and 4 courses from PO 260, 310, 350, 355, 362, 365, & 368.

United States Politics Minor (6 courses): PO 130, 200, and four electives from the following: PO 231, 332, 335, 336, 337, 338, 341, 342, 346, 348, 353.

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