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Requirements for the Major in Political Science
Career Tracks
Minor in Political Science
2006-2007 Catalog - Requirements and Course List for Political Science
Requirements for the Major in Political Science
To earn a major in political science a student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of political science courses beyond the requirements of the University Core Curriculum. The following courses are required for the B.A. in Political Science.
Please refer to the University Catalog and contact a College of Liberal Arts advisor to set up you own personalized degree plan.
| Take each of the following core courses: |
| POLS 2305 |
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U.S. Government |
| POLS 2306 |
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State & Local Government |
| POLS 3304 |
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Contemporary Political Analysis |
| POLS 4303 |
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Seminar in POLS (Sr. yr. Capstone) |
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| Choose One (Parties and Elections) |
| POLS 3312 |
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Campaign Politics |
| POLS 3314 |
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Elections and Public Opinions |
| POLS 3315 |
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Parties and interest Groups |
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| Choose One (Legislative Politics) |
| POLS 3313 |
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The Legislative Process |
| POLS 3316 |
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The American Presidency |
| POLS 3317 |
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Judicial Politics |
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| Choose One (Comparative & International) |
| POLS 3321 |
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Comparative Politics |
| POLS 3331 |
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International Relations |
| POLS 4325 |
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Politics in Latin America |
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| Choose One (Theory & Thought) |
| POLS 3361 |
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Western Political Theory |
| POLS 3365 |
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Political Theory and Ideologies |
| POLS 4361 |
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American Political Thought |
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Choose Four Upper Division Electives
Choose from the courses below or any of the above course that have not been taken. |
| POLS 3311 |
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Women and Politics |
| POLS 3341 |
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Introduction to Public Administration |
| POLS 3342 |
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Introduction to Public Policy |
| POLS 3351 |
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U.S. Constitution and Federalism |
| POLS 3363 |
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The Roots of Freedom |
| POLS 4311 |
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Urban Politics |
| POLS 4312 |
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Government Budgeting and Finance |
| POLS 4314 |
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Media and Politics |
| POLS 4315 |
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Mexican American Politics |
| POLS 4322 |
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Transitions to Democracy |
| POLS 4327 |
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The Politics of War |
| POLS 4390 |
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Topics in Political Science |
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Career Tracks in the Political Science Major
The career tracks are not binding. They are suggested course offerings that students may choose to prepare themselves for various careers.
| Public Administration/Policy |
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Political Science Courses
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POLS 3341, POLS 3342, POLS 4311, POLS 4312, POLS 4315, POLS 4390 (when appropriate) |
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Electives
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Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Statistics, Computer |
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| Pre-Law |
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Political Science Courses |
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There is not a recommended group of pre-law courses. Students should seek a fundamental understanding of the contemporary American political system, political thought, and theory. Consult with a pre-law advisor. |
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Electives |
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Courses that emphasize logic, analytical thinking, and critical writing |
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| Professional Political Science |
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Political Science Courses |
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POLS 3311, POLS 3312, POLS 3314, POLS 3315, POLS 3342, POLS 3365, POLS 4310, POLS 4314, POLS 4315, POLS 4390 (when appropriate) |
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Electives |
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Statistics, Research Methods, Sociology |
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| Comparative/International |
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Political Science Courses |
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POLS 3321, POLS 3331, POLS 3365, POLS 4322, POLS 4325, POLS 4390 (when appropriate) |
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Electives |
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Foreign Language (beyond requirements), Economics, World History |
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| Academic |
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Political Science Courses |
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Consult with advisor |
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Electives |
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Statistics, Writing, Computer, Economics |
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Minor in Political Science
To earn a minor in political science a student must complete a minimum of 18 semester hours of political science courses beyond the requirements of the University Core Curriculum. Of these 18 semester hours, at least one course (3 hours) must be taken from the courses in EACH of the four lists below:
POLS 3312, POLS 3314, POLS 3315
POLS 3313, POLS 3316, POLS 3317
POLS 3321, POLS 3331, POLS 4325
POLS 3361, POLS 3365, POLS 4361
The remaining 6 hours of unrestricted electives can be any political science course.
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