School of Liberal Arts: Political Science
2008-2009 Academic Year
461
thesis research may be counted in the total 30 credits. Students may choose one of
three options to complete the major in political science.
*Transfer credit for courses taken outside Tulane University involving different
credit systems will be evaluated case by case.
GENERAL MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Distribution of Course Work
At least one course in each of the following subfield areas:
· American Political Processes and Institutions (POLA) 210 or any other
course with a POLA designation
· Comparative Political Processes and Institutions (POLC) 230 or any other
course with a POLC designation
· International Politics, Organization, and Law (POLI) 250 or any other
course with a POLI designation
· Political Theory (POLT) 270 or any course with a POLT designation
Level of Course Work
1. At least one course at the 100 or 200 level.
2. At least two courses at the 400 level or above. This does not include
internships, independent studies, or honors thesis credits.
3. Either one course at the 600 level or one four-credit writing course in
political science.
Grade Point Average
According to School of Liberal Arts rules, all students must have an overall GPA
of 2.0 or better, and a GPA in their major of 2.0 or better, at the time of
graduation.
POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR WITH A CONCENTRATION IN
Distribution of Course Work
At least one course in each of the following subfield areas:
· American Political Processes and Institutions (POLA) 210 or any other
course with a POLA designation
· Comparative Political Processes and Institutions (POLC) 230 or any other
course with a POLC designation
· International Politics, Organization, and Law (POLI) 250 or any other
course with a POLI designation
· Political Theory (POLT) 270 or any course with a POLT designation