Political Science, Minor
Political Science focuses on government and politics, and because government and politics influence so much of our lives, this minor is a perfect accompaniment to a variety of majors at the University. Health care, social work, the arts, teaching, criminal justice, and more all have a significant political component. Having a firmer understanding of how government and politics intersect with your major course of study will complement your work in that major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| POLI 102 | United States Politics | 3 |
| POLI 105 | History of Political Thought | 3 |
| POLI 109 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| POLI 110 | Introduction to World Politics | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following American Politics courses: | ||
| POLI 201 | Political Parties and Elections | 3 |
| POLI 202 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| POLI 204 | Media and Politics | 3 |
| POLI 213 | Urban Politics | 3 |
| POLI 215 | Women and Law | 3 |
| POLI 216 | Government and Business in United States | 3 |
| POLI 228 | President and Congress | 3 |
| POLI 306 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| POLI 311 | Judicial Process | 3 |
| POLI 313 | Civil Liberties in the United States | 3 |
| POLI 320 | Current Political Campaigns in the US | 3 |
| POLI 331 | U.S. Foreign Policy | 3 |
| POLI 354 | Politics Through Film | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following Comparative Government & International Studies courses: | ||
| POLI 209 | Government and Politics of South America | 3 |
| POLI 210 | Government & Politics of Mexico & the Caribbean | 3 |
| POLI 221 | Politics of Africa | 3 |
| POLI 222 | Politics of Western Europe | 3 |
| POLI 223 | Government and Politics of Asia | 3 |
| POLI 224 | Comparative Politics of the Middle East | 3 |
| POLI 226 | Comparative Politics of Russia and Eurasia | 3 |
| POLI 307 | International Law | 3 |
| POLI 310 | Global Issues of Urgency | 3 |
| POLI 322 | Advanced Studies in European Politics | 3 |
| POLI 324 | International Relations in the Middle East | 3 |
| POLI 327 | UN and World Affairs | 3 |
| POLI 334 | Issues of War & Peace | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following seminar courses: | ||
| POLI 440 | United Nation Workshop | 3 |
| POLI 450 | Seminar in American Government | 3 |
| POLI 452 | Seminar in International Relations | 3 |
| POLI 453 | Seminar in Urban Politics | 3 |
| 3 Credit Elective - Select an additional POLI course listed above or Cooperative Education Experience. | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |