Political Science Minor

18 credit hours

This concentrated minor will empower you to develop essential power skills such as analytical thinking, adaptive problem solving, and effective communication, while engaging with experienced faculty committed to mentoring and personal academic development. You will learn about how governments, the U.S. Constitution, and political and issue campaigns, as well as creation and evaluation of public policy. You will apply your skills and knowledge as you embark on your quest to change the world.

Requirements

Minor Coursework

12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

PHRL 30200	Political Philosophy	3
PS 15500	American Government: The Nation	3
PS 15600	American Government: The States	3
PS 30000	Comparative Analysis	3

Elective Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MGMT 38900	Game Theory	3
PS 20000	Methods for Political Science	3
PS 31100	American Constitutional Law	3
PS 31200	Law, Politics, and the Courts	3
PS 33500	Public Administration	3
PS 34500	Campaigns and Elections	3
PS 36000	Civil Liberties	3
PS 36500	Appreciating Political Books	1-6
PS 36700	Directed Research	1-6
PS 38200	American Foreign Policy	3
PS 38400	International Relations Theory	3
PS 45000	Political Science Internship	1-6
PS 47500	Political Literacy	3

Also required is MTH 14100 to fulfill GE-Math requirement.
No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.