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College: | Arts and Sciences |
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Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
Major: | Political Science |
Concentration: | Public Admin/Public Policy |
Effective Term: | Fall 2013 |
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Political Science is the study of politics. It is concerned with understanding political phenomena and developing citizens who are aware of their political rights and responsibilities. The political science major provides an excellent background for admission to law school and is a solid foundation for graduate work in political science, public administration, and urban planning. In addition to preparing students for graduate work, the conceptual and methodological skills developed in the major equip students for employment by local, state, and national organizations, corporations, and nonprofit groups located in the U.S. and foreign countries, international organizations such as the United Nations, the print and electronic media, and secondary education. Visit the Department of Political Science and Public Administration webpage for additional information. Students should consult with a Political Science faculty member for questions regarding Concentration selection. Click on the Students tab of the Career Services webpage for major exploration information. Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information. Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
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Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
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ENC1101 (GW) Rhetoric and Writing OR ENC1143 (GW) Rhetoric and Narrative | 3 | ||
POS2041 Intro to American Government (Satisfies General Ed | 3 | ||
Social Science and Program Prerequisite) | |||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
ENC1101 (GW) Rhetoric and Writing OR ENC1143 (GW) Rhetoric and Narrative | 3 | ||
(Select the English course not taken in Term 1) | |||
Select a second Introductory Political Science course with | 3 | ||
prefix: POS, CPO or INR (Program Prerequisite) | |||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Summer 1 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
Select a third Gen Ed English Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | ||
Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | ||
Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | ||
Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | ||
Select a Free Elective(If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Summer 2 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
Two Introductory Political Science Courses Minimum Grade C | |||
Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
POT3003 Political Thought and Action | 3 | POT3003 Political Thought and Action Minimum Grade C | |
POS3733 Research Design for Poli Sci | 3 | POS3733 Research Design for Poli Sci Minimum Grade C | |
Select a Major Elective (See approved list of | 3 | ||
Political Science Major Electives in the university catalog) | |||
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for | 3 | ||
list of approved Minors) | |||
Select a Foreign Language OR Foreign Culture Course | 3 - 4 | ||
(Consult your Academic Advisor regarding options) | |||
Total Hours: | 15 - 16 | ||
Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
PAD4003 Public Administration | 3 | POS3734 Research Analysis for Poli Sci Minimum Grade C | |
POS3734 Research Analysis for Poli Sci | 3 | ||
Select a Major Elective (See approved list of | 3 | ||
Political Science Major Electives in the university catalog) | |||
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for | 3 | ||
list of approved Minors) | |||
Select a Foreign Language OR Foreign Culture Course | 3 - 4 | ||
(Consult your Academic Advisor regarding options) | |||
Total Hours: | 15 - 16 | ||
Summer 3 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
PAD4003 Public Administration Minimum Grade C | |||
Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
Select one course: POS3413, POS3424, POS3606, | 3 | One class:POS3413/3424/3606,CPO4014,INR4603/4703 Min grade C | |
CPO4014, INR4603 or INR4703 | |||
Select a Major Elective (See approved list of | 3 | ||
Political Science Major Electives in the university catalog) | |||
Select a Major Elective (See approved list of | 3 | ||
Political Science Major Electives in the university catalog) | |||
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for | 3 | ||
list of approved Minors) | |||
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120 | |||
Schedule | Credit Hours | Mile Markers | |
POS4930 Senior Seminar: Political Sci (Typically offered Fall and Spring terms only) | 3 | ||
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for | 3 | ||
list of approved Minors) | |||
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for | 3 | ||
list of approved Minors) | |||
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | ||
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | ||
Total Hours: | 15 | ||
Total Program Hours: | 120 |
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