Oct 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Political Science (B.A.)

Location(s): Campus


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Major Courses


Political Science Major Credit Hours 30


General Education


Biblical Studies Courses


Liberal Arts Skills Courses


Liberal Arts Pathways Courses


General Education Credit Hours 48


Elective Credit Hours 42


B.A. in Political Science Total Credit Hours 120


Symbol Key

^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets General Education requirements.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.

Political Science Learning Outcomes

Students in the political science major will articulate basic theories and practices of the political world. Students will apply political concepts to political action. Students will evaluate political forces in the global environment. Students will be prepared to enter careers in government, international relations, business, or law or to embark in graduate studies.

Upper-level Course Requirements

Depending on which courses students choose in the major, they may not acquire 36 upper-level credit hours (numbered 300-499) in their major coursework. However, students are required to complete 36 credit hours of upper-level courses in order to graduate. Students in the political economy major should include upper-level coursework in their electives to ensure they will meet graduation requirements.

Complementary Study

A background in other disciplines such as geography, history, or sociology, and/or a study of French, German, and/or Spanish are strongly recommended as complementary to the political economy major.

Study Abroad

Political economy majors are encouraged to consider a semester off campus at one of the many programs described in the off-campus section of the catalog. Many of the semester abroad programs will benefit the political economy major academic goals and may fulfill the CCS requirement.

Program Oversight

The political economy major is overseen by the Department of History, Geography and Politics. Courses with the HIS, GEO, POL, and SST numbers are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the department chair.

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