Political Science Minor

18 credit hours

This concentrated minor will empower you to develop essential power skills such as analytical thinking, adaptive problem solving, and effective communication, while engaging with experienced faculty committed to mentoring and personal academic development. You will learn about how governments, the U.S. Constitution, and political and issue campaigns, as well as creation and evaluation of public policy. You will apply your skills and knowledge as you embark on your quest to change the world.

Requirements

Minor Coursework

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PHRL 30200 - Political Philosophy Credit Hour: 3
PS 15500 - American Government: The Nation Credit Hour: 3
PS 15600 - American Government: The States Credit Hour: 3
PS 30000 - Comparative Analysis Credit Hour: 3

Elective Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MGMT 38900 - Game Theory Credit Hour: 3
PS 20000 - Methods for Political Science Credit Hour: 3
PS 31100 - American Constitutional Law Credit Hour: 3
PS 31200 - Law, Politics, and the Courts Credit Hour: 3
PS 31600 - Global Environmental Policy Credit Hour: 3
PS 33500 - Public Administration Credit Hour: 3
PS 34500 - Campaigns and Elections Credit Hour: 3
PS 36000 - Civil Liberties Credit Hour: 3
PS 36500 - Appreciating Political Books Credit Hour: 1-6
PS 36700 - Directed Research Credit Hour: 1-6
PS 38200 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hour: 3
PS 38400 - International Relations Theory Credit Hour: 3
PS 45000 - Political Science Internship Credit Hour: 1-6
PS 47500 - Political Literacy Credit Hour: 3

Notes:

Also required is MTH 14100 to fulfill GE-Math requirement.

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.