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B.S. in Political Science-Gov't & 政治 Track

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Political Science, B.S.

General Education Curriculum (36)

For the full General Education Curriculum Policy and Requirements, refer to the 通用电气 listed in this catalog.

MAT 1302 is acceptable for the 通用电气 math requirement.

Some courses listed in program “Major Requirements” or “Required Related Courses” (noted with an asterisk [*]) may be used to meet requirements in the 通用电气. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the 通用电气, may only be counted in the 通用电气.

Complete Graduation Requirements are listed in this catalog.

Language Literacy (12)

英语

ENG 1301Composition I3 Credits
ENG 1302Composition II3 Credits
one of the following courses:
ENG 2324Introduction to Creative Writing3 Credits
ENG 2326Exploring American Lit3 Credits
ENG 2327Exploring World Lit3 Credits
2328年英格Exploring British Lit3 Credits

演讲 (3)

 
SPC 1301Fund of 演讲3 Credits

Analytic Literacy (7)

 

Mathematics (3)

MAT 1302, MAT 1304 (if allowable by major), or any math course with MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 or higher as a prerequisite.

注意: MAT 1304 is acceptable for all 项目 in the School of Arts and Sciences except for the 项目 in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Mathematics. MAT 1304 is acceptable for all 项目 in the School of Education. MAT 1304 is not acceptable for any program in the School of Business and Professional Programs.

Science (4)

Choose 1 of the following courses with accompanying lab:

BIO 1403Fundamentals of Science4 Credits
BIO 1406Contemporary Biology4 Credits
BIO 1407Animal Life4 Credits
BIO 1408植物 & Human Affairs4 Credits
BIO 1409Cracking the Code: A User's Guide to Human Genetics4 Credits
BIO 1410Introduction to Biology I4 Credits
生物1413Local Spring Flora4 Credits
BIO 1414Cats, Chromosomes & 密码子4 Credits
BIO 1415Exploring Human Biology4 Credits
BIO 1420Introduction to Biology II4 Credits
BIO 2401Human Anatomy & Physiology I4 Credits
BIO 2402Human Anatomy & Physiology II4 Credits
CHE 1403Nature of Physical Science4 Credits
CHE 1404Physical Science & Environment4 Credits
CHE 1405Forensic Science I4 Credits
CHE 1415General Chemistry I4 Credits
CHE 1416General Chemistry II4 Credits
格瓦拉于1418年Chemistry in Context4 Credits
NSC 1402Introductory Astronomy4 Credits
PHY 1401University Physics I4 Credits
PHY 1402University Physics II4 Credits
PHY 1410Fundamentals of Physics I4 Credits

Cultural Literacy (9)

HIS 2324Fundamentals of Modern American 历史3 Credits

Choose (3) hours from one of the following:

FAR, MUS, or THA

Choose (3) hours from any of the following:

REL 1311Introduction to Jewish Scriptures3 Credits
REL 1312Introduction to Christian Scriptures3 Credits
REL 1313Introduction to Ethics3 Credits
REL 1321Introduction to Comparative Religions3 Credits
REL 1323Introduction to Interfaith Leadership3 Credits

Social Literacy (8)

EXS 1220Basic Concepts of Wellness2 Credits

Choose any two of the following courses with at least two different academic areas represented:

BUA 1301Introduction to Business3 Credits
ECO 2305Principles of Economics I3 Credits
FIN 1325Personal Finance3 Credits
GEG 2304World Geography3 Credits
GEG 2305Human Geography3 Credits
2340年哼The Human Experience I3 Credits
HUM 2341The Human Prospect3 Credits
IST 2300Introduction to International Studies3 Credits
MCO 1302Mass Media & 社会3 Credits
POL 2311American Government I3 Credits
PSY 1301General Psychology3 Credits
PSY 2342Psychology of Everyday Life3 Credits
SSC 2360Social 正义3 Credits
SOC 1302Cultural Anthropology3 Credits
SOC 2301Intro to Sociology3 Credits
SOC 2302Social Problems3 Credits
SOC 2390Minority Groups3 Credits
WSP 2304Hon Sem Social Literacy3 Credits
WSP 2340Hon Lang/Lit Interdiscip Integrative3 Credits

Required Related Courses

英语

ENG 3310Advanced Writing3 Credits

Philosophy

PHI 2301逻辑3 Credits

Political Science

POL 2311American Government I3 Credits
POL 4302Critical and 逻辑al Reasoning3 Credits
any 6 hours of Political Science (3000 or above)6 Credits

演讲

SPC 1301Fund of 演讲3 Credits

ENG 3306, POL 4302: for Pre-Law track only

PHI 2301, POL 2311, SPC 1301* may be used to satisfy the 通用电气.

Major Requirements

Political Science

POL 2304Introduction to Political Science3 Credits
POL 3312Political Theory3 Credits
POL 3322American Constitutional Law I3 Credits
POL 3328Research Methods3 Credits
POL 3340Comparative 政治3 Credits
POL 3352Internship/Capstone3 Credits
POL 4351International Relations3 Credits

choose one of the following three tracks:

Pre-Law Track

POL 2314Judicial Process3 Credits
3 hours from:
波尔4307年Alternative Dispute Resolution3 Credits
POL 4324Trial Advocacy & Preparation3 Credits
POL 4320Moot Court Workshop3 Credits
3 hours from:
PLS 3326Family Law and the State3 Credits
POL 3319Criminal Law & 正义3 Credits
3 hours from:
POL 3310Civil Rights: Law and 社会3 Credits
POL 3323American Constitutional Law II3 Credits
3 hours from:
POL 3320Legal Ethics3 Credits
3PR 4302Ethical Thinking and the Professions3 Credits

Government and 政治 Track

POL 3318Legislative Process3 Credits
6 hours from:
POL 3317Political Parties & Pressure Groups3 Credits
POL 4326Public Policy: Theory & Analysis3 Credits
POL 4370The American Presidency3 Credits
3 hours from:
POL 4332Asian 历史 & 政治3 Credits
POL 4355历史 & 政治 of the Middle East3 Credits
3 hours from:
POL 3316Emerging Issues in 政治3 Credits
POL 4321International Law3 Credits

Global Studies Track

POL 3316Emerging Issues in 政治3 Credits
POL 4321International Law3 Credits
6 hours from:
POL 3331European Governments3 Credits
POL 4322Foreign Policy of the United States3 Credits
POL 4332Asian 历史 & 政治3 Credits
POL 4355历史 & 政治 of the Middle East3 Credits
3 hours from:
POL 4316International Organizations3 Credits
POL 4328International Political Economy3 Credits

Electives

The following electives are recommended for students majoring in Political Science with a Pre-Law track:

BUA 3311Business Law I3 Credits

The following electives are recommended for students majoring in Political Science with a Government and 政治 track:

POL 4322Foreign Policy of the United States3 Credits
PLS 4306Administrative Law3 Credits
他4323年历史 of Democracy3 Credits

The following electives are recommended for students majoring in Political Science with a Global Studies track:

GEG 2304World Geography3 Credits
BUA 3345International Business3 Credits
ECO 2305Principles of Economics I3 Credits

Electives will be required if the student has not met a minimum of 120 hours in the program.

Total Hours (120)