Political Science Major
Requirements for the Major in Political Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory Courses | ||
| PO-110 | American Government | 3 |
| PO-120 | Global Politics | 3 |
| 1 Additional 100-level PO Course | 3 | |
| Methods | ||
| PO-250 | Doing Political Science: an Introduction To Research Methodology | 4 |
or another appropriate research methods course of at least 3 credits approved for this requirement by the Political Science advisor | ||
| Electives | ||
| 5 Elective Courses at the 200 Level or Above | 15 | |
| 2 Elective Courses at the 300 Level or Above | 6 | |
| Experiential | ||
| PO-440 | Internship in Political Science | 1-6 |
| or PO-441 | Internship in Pre-Law | |
or another appropriate practicum approved for this requirement by the Political Science advisor | ||
| Capstone | ||
| PO-401 | Senior Research Seminar in Political Science | 4 |
| or PO-470 | Senior Thesis-Capstone Project | |
| Total Credits | 39-44 | |