Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Program of Student Summary

University Degree Requirements	55 credit hours
Foreign Language Requirement	10 credit hours
Departmental Core Curriculum	22 credit hours
Concentration Areas	18 credit hours
Free electives	19 credit hours
TOTAL	124 credit hours
Departmental Core Curriculum
POLS 100	Orientation to Political Science	3 credit hours
POLS 101	American Government	3 credit hours
POLS 180	Introduction to Public Policy	3 credit hours
PHIL 201	Political Philosophy	3 credit hours
POLS 230	Introduction to International Relations	3 credit hours
POLS 455	Research Methods	3 credit hours
POLS 689	Internship in Political Science	1 credit hour
POLS 490	Senior Capstone	3 credit hours
Concentration in Political Management
Please note: The Political Management concentration is ONLY available for on campus students. It is NOT available in the virtual program.
Required:
POLS 660	Campaign Management	3 credit hours
Choose 6 additional credit hours from:
IDS 468	Political Communication	3 credit hours
POLS 661	American Political Parties	3 credit hours
POLS 664	Political Behavior	3 credit hours
POLS 665	Interest Groups and Lobbying	3 credit hours
POLS 403	The Presidency	3 credit hours
POLS 401	The Congress	3 credit hours
Or other approved courses.		3+ credit hours