Political Science Minor

Course Requirements

A minor in Political Science consists of 18 hours distributed as follows:

12 hours in Political Science

Students are required to take the following courses:

POLS 112American Government

3

POLS 113World Politics

3

OR

POLS 115Nations and States (Comparative Politics)

3

PHIL 219Social and Political Philosophy

3

OR

PHIL 220Contemporary Moral Issues

3

6 hours chosen from Political Science and/or the following:

ECON 215Principles of Macroeconomics

3

GS 200/HUM 200Foundations of Global Studies

3

PHIL 219Social and Political Philosophy

3

PHIL 220Contemporary Moral Issues

3

RS 326Social and Political Theologies

3

SPCH 125Speech Communication

3

A maximum of 3 hours POLS internship credit can apply to a minor. Students are encouraged to take at least one 300 level Political Science course.