Political Science, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. degree in political science a student must successfully complete PLS 201 .

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. degree in political science a student must successfully complete PLS 401 .

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. degree in political science a student must successfully complete PLS 221  or PLS 401  or PLS 491  or PLS 498  or PLS 499 .

Requirements for a Major in Political Science for the B.A. Degree:

39 hours of political science: this must include

• PLS 101 - American National Government
• PLS 201 - Introduction to Political Science Methods
• PLS 212 - Introduction to Political Theory
• PLS 220 - Introduction to International Relations
• PLS 230 - Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics
• PLS 401 - Senior Seminar

Additional Information:

A minimum GPA of “C” (2.00) is required among all political science courses.

Students planning to do graduate work are encouraged to study a modern foreign language and to acquire a basic knowledge of computer science, statistics and calculus.