Minor in Political Science
The Political Science (POLS) minor features a progression of introductory, core, and elective courses. Students are encouraged to have a foundation of introductory and core courses before taking elective courses. Please consult with the undergraduate advisor should there be any questions about the minor curriculum.
The POLS minor is open to all students except Political Science majors.
19 credits
POLS Introduction (1 credit)
POLS minors take one introductory course
| POLS 100 | Introduction to Political Science | 1 |
POLS Core (6 credits)
POLS minors take at least two POLS core courses (6 credits)
| POLS 130 | American National Government | 3 |
| POLS 210 | Political Science Research Methods | 3 |
| POLS 260 | Public and Non-Profit Administration | 3 |
| POLS 270 | Political Theory | 3 |
| POLS 280 | Comparative Politics and Global Studies | 3 |
| POLS 293 | International Relations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
POLS Electives (12 credits)
POLS minors take four POLS courses as electives, with at least three courses (9 credits) at 300/400 level
| Any POLS courses; at least 9 credits at 300/400 level | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 19
Legal Studies (public law concentration) majors must take three (9 credit hours) from the following POLS courses to satisfy the minor elective requirements. Legal Studies (business law concentration) majors must take two (6 credit hours) from the following POLS courses to satisfy the minor elective requirements. Courses: POLS 351, 370, 372, 375, 382, 385, 431, 432, 453, 454, 471, 494.