The Political Science discipline prepares students for graduate school and for careers in government, law, and related areas. Every effort is made to instill in the Political Science major the habits of objective analysis and open-mindedness along with a positive attitude toward the problems and potentials of the political system.
For students majoring in Political Science, the program is designed to instruct them in the function of American government at the national, state, and local level. For students majoring in other areas, Political Science courses provide a general understanding of the political system and the possibilities for responsible citizen participation. For both groups, the program encourages extracurricular political participation so that classroom theory can be tested in actual operation.
Requirements for a Major in Political Science, 24–36 hours
Basic courses: Pol. Sci. 101, 203, 204, 260, 308, and 9 hours selected from upper-level courses in Political Science. For the maximum of 36 semester hours permitted in the Department, 12 additional hours may be selected from other courses in Political Science. Required related courses: Math. 205; Hist. 201 or 202; Econ. 111.
Requirements for a Minor in Political Science, 18 hours
Pol. Sci. 101, 203, 204, 260, 308, and one course selected from 300- or 400-level courses.
