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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, B.A.


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The primary goals of the Political Science program are to provide students with a broad academic base within the discipline and the opportunity for practical experiences related to the development of marketable skills. An earned “C” or better grade in all Political Science and other social sciences courses is required. Curriculum offerings are designed to introduce students to all of the main divisions within the field while providing them with experience essential for the integration of history and practice through carefully supervised internships.

Program of Study for the B.A. Degree
Total Number of Degree Hours: 123

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


Fall Semester


15 Credit Hours


Spring Semester


15 Credit Hours


Senior Year


15 Credit Hours


Spring Semester


15 Credit Hours


A. Core Requirements


Area A: Essential Skills: 9 Credit Hours


Area B: Institutional Options: 6 Credit Hours


Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts: 6 Credit Hours


One of the following:


Area D: Science, Math and Technology: 10 Credit Hours


(A science course with a lab is required.)

B. Major Requirements


Area F: Courses Related to the Program of Study: 18 Credit Hours


Area G: Major Requirements: 30 Credit Hours


Required Electives: 15 Credit Hours


(Select any five courses from among the following)

Free Electives: 15 Credit Hours


Institutional Requirements


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