Politics

The Major

Majors in Politics are expected to achieve both depth and breadth of knowledge in the field. They are strongly encouraged to have a public service internship and/or international study experience.

Politics majors are required to take a minimum of 10 courses in Politics that must include the following:

• Two of the following three introductory courses:

  • POLS 104 Introduction to American Politics

  • POLS 105 Introduction to Comparative Politics

  • POLS 107 Introduction to International Relations

• One of the following Political Philosophy courses:

  • POLS 361 Western Political Philosophy I

  • POLS 362 Western Political Philosophy II

  • POLS 366 American Political Thought

• POLS 488 Senior Capstone Experience

• All majors must pass MATH 115 Statistics.

Politics majors are also encouraged to take courses in related Social Sciences, including History, Economics, Sociology/Anthropology and Psychology.

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