Minor in Political Science
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The Minor in Political Science is designed to give students broad exposure to a diverse discipline. Within a modern, vibrant department, students have access to cutting-edge research facilities, highly productive faculty, and effective classroom instruction that reflects the latest in political science education.
Minor Requirements
| Required Courses |
PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics |
One of the following courses: PSC 100 Enduring Issues in Political Science PSC 102 Introduction to International Politics PSC 103 Intro to Comparative Politics PSC 104 Introduction to Political Philosophy |
One of the following methods of inquiry courses: PSC 200 Empirical Political Science (or) PSC 393 Game Theory and Politics (or) PSC 408 Basic Statistics for Social Science (Approved substitutions: SOC 294, ECO 480, PSY 207, STA 119, SSC 225, MGQ 301 and GEO 211) |
Three upper division 300/400-level PSC courses; at least one must be in the area of: Comparative Politics (or) International Relations (or) Political Philosophy |
| At least one additional Political Science course in any field at any level. |
Total Required Credit Hours: 21
Did You Know?
A Minor in Political Science pairs well with majors in American studies, history, communication, international relations, geography, English, sociology, business and public health.