In addition to meeting the standards and requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences, degree candidates must complete a minimum of 37 credits in political science. The sequence and diversity of courses for all students will be worked out in consultation with a department adviser, who may modify the program in view of each student’s background and objectives. Students are expected to acquaint themselves with the concepts and methods of related social science disciplines and to develop other skills requisite for the successful pursuit of their particular career objectives.
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Major Program Requirements (as of Fall 2008)
| | Credits |
POLS 1211
| United States Politics
| 3
|
POLS 1401
| Western Political Thought
| 3 |
POLS 1611
| Comparative Politics
| 3 |
POLS 1711
| International Relations
| 3 |
| POLS 2910 | Research Methods
| 3 |
POLS 5012
| Senior Seminar
| 3 |
| 4 POLS classes at the 1000 or 2000 level
| 12 |
| 2 POLS classes at the 3000 level
| 6 |
| Total: | 36 |
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