The Political Science major encourages the student to analyze the theories, institutions, and processes of
political systems; develops a continuing and responsible interest in political activity and public affairs; and
provides a basis for citizenship through a fundamental understanding of the nature of political systems.

Core Courses 4 courses – 12 credits
PS 0200 American Political Process
PS 0300 Comparative Politics
PS 0500 World Politics
PS 0600 Political Theory and Analysis

Electives 4 courses – 12 credits
Choose a total of four courses from at least two of the following groups.

Group I American Government
PS 1201 Constitution and Civil Liberties
PS 1202 American Constitutional Law
PS 1210 Religion and Politics
PS 1231 Political Parties and Elections
PS 1234 Electoral Behavior and Democratic Process
PS 1236 Politics Through Film
PS 1252 State Government

Group II Comparative Government
PS 1312 British Government and Politics
PS 1313 French Government and Politics
PS 1315 Italian Government and Politics

Group III International Relations
PS 1511 American Foreign Policy
PS 1513 Foreign Policies in a Changing World
PS 1531 National Security Policy
PS 1541 Politics of Global Economic Relations

Group IV Political Theory
PS 1601 Political Theory: Plato to Machiavelli
PS 1603 Contemporary Political Thought
PS 1607 American Political Thought
PS 1611 Liberalism and Democracy
PS 1623 Psychology and Politics

Related Area 4 courses – 12 credits
Take four courses in another social science (e.g., anthropology, economics, history, sociology) or , for
students with interests in political theory, in philosophy

Additional Requirements 1 course – 3 credits
After earning 90 credits, all Political Science majors students must take PS 1955 to fulfill the capstone
class requirement.

Students must earn at least a C grade in all courses used to fulfill major requirements.