American Government/Law Concentration, Political Science, B.A.

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Political Science

Chairperson
Sean C. Goodlett
Professors	Associate Professors
Eric Budd	Rodney Christy
	Joshua Spero

Objectives for the Program in Political Science

Courses in Political Science are intended for any student with a general interest in politics and government. They are also designed to provide a proper background for students interested in pursuing graduate study or a career in law, public administration, or government and political science.

Requirements for the Major in Political Science

The bachelor of science and bachelor of arts in Political Science require 36 hours of course work. All bachelor of science and bachelor of arts candidates will pick an area of concentration after consulting with their faculty advisor. Bachelor of Art students are required to have foreign language proficiency at the intermediate level.

Required Courses

CSC 1010 - Computer Science Basics 3 cr. +
MATH 1700 - Applied Statistics 3 cr.
PHIL 4200 - Political and Social Philosophy 3 cr. or
POLS 4200 - History of Political Theory 3 cr.
POLS 1000 - United States Government 3 cr.
POLS 1100 - Introduction to Political Science 3 cr.
POLS 2200 - Contemporary International Relations 3 cr.
POLS 2400 - Political Science Research Methods 3 cr. +
POLS 2500 - Political Systems of the Modern World 3 cr.
POLS 4000 - Senior Seminar in Political Science 3 cr. ++
SPCH 1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication 3 cr. or
SPCH 1100 - Argumentation and Debate 3 cr. or
POLS 4350 - Moot Court 3 cr.

Note:

*PSY 2100 or CJ 3130 - Criminal Justice Research Methods (alternatives)

+Fulfills Computer Literacy Requirement

++Junior/Senior Writing and Speaking/Listening Requirement

Concentrations

With the assistance of their academic advisor, students will select an area of concentration in American Government/ Law or International Politics. Select four courses from either concentration.