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Major in Political Science (31 hours)

Requirements (15 hours):
111 -- American Political System
131 -- Introduction to World Politics
2xx -- one 200-level course (Intro. to State & Local Gov't or Intro. to Comparative Politics)
341 -- Theory and Methods in Political Science
491 -- Senior Seminar in Political Science

Distribution Requirements (6 hours):
One course each from two additional Topic areas;
311 to 319 (American politics)
321 to 329 (public policy/public administration)
331 to 339 (comparative politics/elections)
351 to 359 (international relations)

Electives (9 hours):
Any other departmental offerings not utilized above; may include an additional 200-level course.


Minor in Political Science (15 hours)

Requirements (6 hours):
111 -- American Political System
131 -- Introduction to World Politics

Electives (9 hours):
Any other departmental offerings not utilized above.