Political Science Minor

Overview

The Political Science minor offers students a focused exploration of key political concepts and systems. The program includes foundational courses in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Students also select electives across these subfields, enhancing their understanding of political institutions, behaviors, and outcomes. The minor complements various major fields of study, equipping students with analytical and critical thinking skills valuable for careers in government, law, business, and beyond.

Requirements (18 credits)

To complete the Political Science minor, students must earn a total of 18 credits, consisting of two core courses (6 credits), three subfield courses (9 credits), and one POL elective (3 credits).

Core Courses

Complete two of the following courses:

POLI 1101	Introduction to American Politics	3
POLI 1201	Introduction to Comparative Politics	3
POLI 1301	Introduction to International Relations	3
POLI 1401	Great Political Thinkers: Introduction to Political Theory	3
POLI 1501	Fundamentals of Political Science	3

Subfield Electives

 Complete three POL courses (one course from three of the subfields below):

POLI X1XX	American Politics
POLI X2XX	Comparative Politics
POLI X3XX	International Relations
POLI X4XX	Political Theory

Political Science Electives

Complete one course in any subfield of Political Science:

POLI 1000-4999

It is strongly recommended that students take a field introductory course or fundamentals course before taking an elective course in that subfield.