Undergraduate
Minors
Minor in Political Science
Political science (POLS) is a social science which deals with systems of governance, and the analysis of political activities, political thoughts and political behavior. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics which is commonly thought of as determining of the distribution of power and resources.
A minor in Political Science (POLS) requires satisfactory completion of the following requirements:
- Completion of properly distributed credit hour requirements for the baccalaureate degree in effect when the student was admitted to their home school.
- Completion of 15 credit hours, with a minimum grade of C in each course
- Completion of at least 6 of the minor's credit hours must be completed at IU Indianapolis
- Six credits must be at the 300/400 level
- to declare the minor, complete the School of Liberal Arts online declaration form here.
Core Courses (6 credits):
- POLS-Y 103: Introduction to American Politics
- POLS-Y 213: Introduction to Public Policy
- POLS-Y 215: Introduction to Political Theory
- POLS-Y 217: Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POLS-Y 219: Introduction to International Relations
Electives (9 credits)
Complete any three other Political Science courses (POLS-Y), two of which must be 300 or 400-level courses. The third elective may come from the list of Core Courses.
