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2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, BA (42-425) (120 hours)


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Major, Bachelor of Arts Degree 

The graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of core concepts, ideologies, and theories in Political Science
  • Analyze, conduct, and critically assess scholarly research in Political Science
  • Communicate effectively about politics in both written and oral forms

Political Science, BA (42-425) (4 Year Guide)  

Note:


Students must take one class from each of the three (3) areas not chosen for their main area. POLS 4590 , POLS 4591 , POLS 4592  and POLS 1244  do not fulfill this requirement. Students must earn twelve (12) hours of upper-level (3000/4000) credit in their major and thirty (30) hours overall. Choose major electives accordingly.

Select from One of the Following Areas of Emphasis: 9 Semester Hours


General Education Requirements: 30-33 Semester Hours


All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements  for full listing of requirements. The following general education classes are required by this major:

Modern Language Requirement: 6-9 Semester Hours


Refer to Bachelor’s Degree Requirements section for fulfillment options

Free Electives: 42-48 Semester Hours


Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours


10Competency 10 course

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