School of Liberal Arts: Political Science
2008-2009 Academic Year
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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.
Economics Component (nine credits)
ECON 101
ECON 102
one additional economics course
Foreign Language Component
Students must demonstrate a proficiency in a modern foreign language normally
attained by the completion of three credits of course work beyond the college
foreign language proficiency requirement.
Electives
Students selecting the concentration in international relations are expected to
focus their political science course work in the two subfields most relevant to
their international interests (international politics, organization, and law and
comparative political processes and institutions) and to select elective courses
which are complementary to their major. Students interested in the concentration
should consult with the Chair or Undergraduate Adviser.
Grade Point Average
According to college rules, all students must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or better,
and a GPA in their major (including both their political science courses and their
political science courses plus required components) of 2.0 or better, at the time of
graduation.
POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR WITH A CONCENTRATION IN
AMERICAN POLITICS AND POLICY
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