Political Science Minor (POS)
| Core Courses | 3 hours |
| Required Course Selections | 3 hours |
| Elective Courses | 12 hours |
| Total | 18 |
Core Courses
Introduction to the study of American political institutions and behavior, focusing on the federal (national) government.
Required Course Selections
Select one of the following:
This course is an introduction to world politics, designed to familiarize students with the ways in which states, international organizations, and non-state actors interact in the international system. It offers an analysis of the general approaches to world politics, emphasizing current issues and problems.
This course will provide an introduction to key theoretical frameworks, concepts, and analytical methods commonly used today in comparative politics, including: the state, political culture, democracy, authoritarianism, development, and national/ethnic identity, to name a few. This course is intended to familiarize students with the most important concepts necessary for the comparison of different political systems and contexts. Students will learn how to apply this understanding in investigating different countries and regions in the contemporary world.
Elective Courses
Select twelve additional hours in POS courses.
Note: Only three semester hours of credit in the minor will be given for courses taken off campus in the intern program.