The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Political Science. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.

Credits to Graduate with a BA in Political Science Studies

120
Every undergraduate degree required at least 120 credits to complete. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years. Students pursuing a BA degree must reach Level IV in a foreign language, which may take up to 12 credits.

Credits for Major in Political Science

39
To complete the major, 39 credits are required:18 are core credits required in political science, 18 credits in electives and 3 credits in a senior seminar.

General Education Credits Required for a BA in Political Science

30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor

First Year

Course Credits
POL 0158-101
Introduction American Political System
BA Political Science/General Education Requirement
3 credits
POL 0158-102
Introduction to Politics
BA Political Science/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Courseยน
Level I
BA Political Sci/Gen Ed Requirement
3 credits
ENG 0122-107
Art & Craft of Writing
General Education Requirement
3 credits
FYS 0952-110
First Year Seminar
General Education Requirement
4 credits
16 credits

ยนStudents may elect to sit for language competency exam.

Course Credits
POL 0158-260
Comp Political Analysis
BA Political Science/General Education Requirement
3 credits
POL 0158 Elective
Select 1 course
BA Political Science Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level II
BA Political Science/General Education Requirement
3 credits
Humanities Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits

Second Year

Course Credits
POL 0158-240/241
Select Ancient or Modern Political Theory
BA Political Science/General Education Requirement
3 credits
POL 0158-280
Theory & Practice International Relations
BA in History Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level III
BA Political Science Requirement
3 credits
Natural Science Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirements
3-4 credits
Humanities Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
15-16 credits
Course Credits
POL 0158-246
Research Design & Methods
BA Political Science/General Education Requirement
3 credits
POL 0158 Elective
Select 1 course
BA Political Science Requirement
3 credits
Foreign Language Course
Level IV
BA Political Science Requirement
3 credits
Natural Science Elective
Select 1 course
General Education Requirements
3-4 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15-16 credits

Third Year

Course Credits
American Government & Politics/Political Issues & Public Policies
Select 200 course from above
BA Political Science Requirement
3 credits
Quant Reasoning Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
Arts Elective
1 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15-16 credits
Course Credits
POL 0158 Elective
Select 1 course
BA Political Science Requirement
3 credits
POL 0158 Elective
Select 1 course
BA Political Science Requirement
3 credits
Quant Reasoning Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3-4 credits
Arts Elective
2 of 2 courses
General Education Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15-16 credits

Fourth Year

Course Credits
Pol Scienceย Senior Seminar Course
Select 1 course
BA Political Science Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits
Course Credits
POL 0158 Elective
Select 1 course
BA Political Science Requirement
3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
General Elective 3 credits
15 credits



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