Political Science, Minor
A minor in political science prepares students to understand the complex issues facing our society today. The knowledge gained through our department’s coursework helps students become better citizens of their communities and future leaders.
| 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 Election | 3 |
| POLI 202 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| POLI 204 | Media and Politics | 3 |
| POLI 212 | Introduction to Public Policy Analysis | 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 305 | CyberPolitics | 3 |
| POLI 306 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| POLI 311 | Judicial Process | 3 |
| POLI 313 | Civil Liberties in the United States | 3 |
| POLI 320 | Campaign 2022 | 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 326 | 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 a POLI course listed above or Cooperative Education Experience. | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |