Political Science Major (BA)

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A major consists of twelve courses. Students majoring in political science are required to complete six core courses, and six additional POLI or approved interdisciplinary electives.

Required Core Courses:

POLI 100 - Survey of Political Science
POLI 115 - Race Ethnicity and Politics
POLI 160 - Gender, Politics and Policy
SSCI 130 - Introduction to Research Methods
SSCI 255 - Quantitative Research Methods
SSCI 395 - Interdisc Systems Think Capstone Project

Additional Political Science Electives:

Select any six POLI electives or approved courses from other disciplines (3 hours minimum, each) RELI 265 - Religion and Migration (3 hrs) is an approved elective.