Political Science Minor
Goal 1: Key Concepts/Theories: Students will understand core concepts and/or theories within political science
Outcome 1.1: Students will identify, define, and/or explain the content, core concepts, and theories that guide the subfields of political science.
Goal 2: Write/Argue: Students will develop arguments based on theory and/or evidence
Outcome 2.1: Students will articulate verbally and/or in writing an argument which defines, explains, and/or analyzes the content, process, and/or outcomes relevant to the subfields of political science.
Goal 3: Analyze: Students will evaluate arguments using theoretical principles or empirical evidence
Outcome 3.1: Students will apply a variety of tools, methods, or perspectives to critically analyze and/or evaluate issues relevant to the subfields of political science.
Goal 4: World outside the classroom: Students will participate in experiential learning related to the political science discipline
Outcome 4.1: Students will demonstrate career preparation through experiential learning opportunities that are closely related to political science or a related field through the development of interpersonal, analytical, and/or problem-solving skills.
Minors in Political Science will compete six courses that satisfy the following requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POL 111 | Intro to American Politics | 3 |
| or POL 117 | Intro to Political Thought | |
| Two (2) upper division POL courses (POL 270 through 300 level) | 6 | |
| Any other three (3) POL courses 1 | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Only one POL 270 counts towards the minor, unless otherwise approved in advance by the Chair.
Only one Experiential Learning course counts towards the minor (POL 191, POL 192, POL 193, POL 411, POL 412, POL 413, POL 414, POL 490, POL 491 or HIS 491)
Only one Study Abroad or other course that is not taken in residence counts towards the minor
International Relations majors must take either POL 111 or POL 117 and two POL classes that do not count for the International Relations major, in addition to three other POL classes.