Political Science
General
Program Title
Political Science
Degree Designation
MIN
Award Type
Minor
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Requirements
Free Form Requisites
Program Requirements (18 credits)
One course in American government (300 or 400 level).
One course in comparative government or one course in international relations (300 or 400 level).
One course in political theory (300 or 400 level).
Admissions Requirements
Notes
Only courses with a grade of C or better may be counted toward the minor.
Students will normally take course and course in the freshman year and take course and course in the sophomore year.
Majors and minors normally should take all required core lower level courses before registering for 300 - and above courses in the major.
See program website for additional information.
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the scholarship, analytical methods, and theories of politics in one or more of the disciplines four sub-fields of Political Science: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Political Theory.
Outcome
Identify and evaluate the structure and operation of the U.S. and other political systems and the complex interrelationships between the political, economic, social, cultural, and historical forces that drive political phenomena.
Outcome
Analyze and evaluate the foundations, institutions, and practices of politics in the United States at the local, state, and national level.
Outcome
Critically evaluate political behavior through the lens of political theory and through applied empirical analysis such as survey work.
Outcome
Devise research designs that effectively review the existing scholarly literature, test hypotheses, and construct persuasive arguments using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
Outcome
Demonstrate competence in written and verbal communication consistent with the professional norms and standards of political science scholarship.
Degree Maps
Major Code
1119
Program Code
1119.01