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

Political Science

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 39 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.

American Government/Law

Select four courses from the list below:

• POLS 1500 - State and Urban Government 3 cr.
• POLS 2002 - Elections and Campaigns 3 cr.
• POLS 2270 - Introduction to the Legal Process 3 cr.
• POLS 2550 - Sex, Race and the Constitution 3 cr.
• POLS 2600 - The First Amendment 3 cr.
• POLS 2700 - Criminal Procedure: Rights of the Accused 3 cr.
• POLS 3000 - Public Policy Analysis: Case Studies in American Politics 3 cr.
• POLS 3500 - Constitutional Law 3 cr.
• POLS 4350 - Moot Court 3 cr.
• POLS 4360 - Institute for Understanding Government Decision Making 3 cr.

Capstone

• POLS 4000 - Senior Seminar in Political Science 3 cr.