Political Science
Political Science is designed to introduce you to the enduring questions of politics and the institutions and political life of the United States and other regions and countries of the world. The discipline of Political Science covers five different sub-fields: political philosophy, American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and public administration. As a political science major, you can explore each of the subfields with a concentration in domestic politics or global politics.
BA Political Science
Minor Political Science
Experiential Opportunities
Mock State Legislature
Dyer Institute for Leadership and Public Policy
Semester in Washington, D.C.
Facilities
Dyer Institute
Courses
As a politics major, you can choose to concentrate on domestic or global politics.
Foundation Requirements
(4 Courses)
GEOG 121 - World Regional Geography
POLI 101 - Introduction to World Politics
POLI 200 - Introduction to Political Science
POLI 201 - Introduction to American Government
Major Requirements
(13 Courses)
POLI 300 - Introduction to Political Theory
POLI 307 - The Scope of American Politics
POLI 315 - International Relations
POLI 316 - Comparative Politics
POLI 497 Q - The Discipline of Political Science
Choose One:
POLI 302 – Thucydides: Empire and Warfare
POLI 401 – Classical Political Philosophy
POLI 402 – Medieval Political Philosophy
POLI 403 – History of Political Thought III
POLI 404 – Contemporary Issues in Political Theory
Concentrations
(7 Courses)
Primary Concentration
5 Upper-Division Courses in Domestic Politics or Global Politics
Secondary Concentration
2 Upper-Division Courses in Domestic Politics or Global Politics
Domestic Politics Concentration
Domestic Politics Concentration
Global Politics Concentration
Global Politics Concentration
Minor
The minor in political science is designed to allow students outside of the Department of Politics to specialize in courses that are relevant to their major. While a student from any major can minor in political science, this minor is especially well suited for business, communication, history and philosophy majors. The minor is structured to allow students considerable flexibility in choosing courses.
Program Faculty
Kimberly Hale
Assistant Professor
Modern Political Theory, Classical Political Theory, American Political Thought
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