Apr 21, 2025

2024-2025 University Catalog

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2024-2025 University Catalog

Political Science, B.A./ B.S.

Curriculum 0711

Students of political science gain the knowledge and skills to understand how governments work, to become active citizens capable of enacting change, and to develop their writing, analysis, and public speaking skills. Along the way, they can complete internships, study in Washington DC, and join a national honors society. Recent political science graduates have begun careers in advocacy, law, government and politics, education, business, and more, while other students have gone on to graduate school in a variety of fields. For more information contact the Political Science Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 42 Credits

U.S. Politics and Public Policy: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Law and Political Thought: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Comparative and International Politics: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Additional Major Electives: (9 cr.)

Select nine additional credits of upper level (300/400 level) PSC courses (including up to 3 credits of PSC 499 , PSC 489 , PSC 496 , and PSC 498 only count towards the major with permission.)

Advanced Writing Requirement Seminar: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Senior Seminar: (3 cr.)

Select one course from the following:

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements , including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum , elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.