Political Science Minor

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Program Description

Students majoring in other fields may benefit from a minor in political science. The minor is especially helpful to students in journalism, business students interested in international business and finance, students in education, and anyone pursuing a career where a basic understanding of political institutions and processes would strengthen other program interests. Completion of the approved minor is certified on students’ official transcript upon graduation. The minor may be fulfilled by completing the following requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes

Have explored the primary dimensions of the discipline, i.e. American Politics, International/Comparative Politics, and Public Law and Theory.

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• Political Science Minor
• School of Public and International Affairs
• College of Liberal Arts

Program Requirements:

• CORE -  PLS 2000 - Power and Politics Credit Hour(s): 3
• PLS 2120 - American National Government Credit Hour(s): 3

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• PLS 2220 - International Politics Credit Hour(s): 3

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• PLS 2510 - Comparative Nonwestern Social Systems Credit Hour(s): 3

Area Requirements

• One course from Area 1 American Government Credit Hour(s): 3
• One course from Area 2 International and Comparative Politics Credit Hour(s): 3
• One course from Area 3 Public Law/Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
• Three courses from Area 1, 2, and/or 3 Credit Hour(s): 9

Total: 24 Hours