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B.A. degree with a major in Political Science

Requirements in the Core Curriculum:

  • Integrative Studies - 50 hrs
  • Foreign Language - 10 hrs
  • Mathematics - 5 hrs
  • Physical Education - 3 hrs
  • Senior Year Experience - hrs depend upon course selected

Requirements in the major (at least 50 hrs of P SC):

  • P SC 100 - 5 hrs
  • P SC 115 - 5 hrs
  • P SC 215 - 5 hrs
  • P SC 222 - 5 hrs
  • P SC 225 - 5 hrs
  • P SC 230 - 5 hrs
  • remaining hours to reach 50 P SC hours from among other P SC courses with at least 15 at 300/400 level

Required total hours for the degree:

  • At least 180

Application for Degree

  • A prospective graduate must request an Application for Degree at the Registrar's Office two terms prior to the term in which the degree is to be completed.

Minor in Political Science

Required (at least 30 total hrs):

  • P SC 100 - 5 hrs
  • P SC 115 - 5 hrs
  • At least 10 hours at P SC courses at 200 level
  • At least 10 hours of P SC courses at 300/400 level
  • Any remaining hours from among other P SC courses.


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