Undergraduate Programs
Minors
Political Science
The political science minor consists of 15 credit hours with a concentration in one of five areas: American government, public policy, political theory, comparative politics, or international relations.Only courses with a grade of C or higher are acceptable. Six of the 15 credit hours must be completed in residence. Students must file with the Department of Political Science their declaration of intent to complete a minor. Records are not kept anywhere else.
American Government
Y103, 6 credit hours from 300-level courses in American government or Y200, and 6 credit hours of political science electives in other areas
Public Policy
Y213, 6 credit hours from 300-level courses in public policy, and 6 credit hours of political science electives in other areas
Political Theory
Y215, 6 credit hours from 300-level courses in political theory, and 6 credit hours of political science electives in other areas
Comparative Politics
Y217, 6 credit hours from 300-level courses in comparative politics, and 6 credit hours of political science electives in other areas
International Relations
Y219, 6 credit hours from 300-level courses in international relations, and 6 credit hours of political science electives in other areas
Interdisciplinary Minors and Certificates
The department offers three minor and/or certificate programs: legal studies (minor), paralegal studies (certificate), and pre-law (variable program of study). Information about these can be found on their respective pages in this bulletin.