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Political Science Major: Course Sequence

Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning course schedule.

First Year

Liberal Arts Curriculum or General Education Requirements - 21 credits
PSC 110 American Government and Politics - 3 credits
PSC 140 International Relations - 3 credits
PSC 208 Comparative Politics - 3 credits
Total: 30 credits

Second Year

Liberal Arts Curriculum or General Education Requirements - 12-15 credits
PSC 201 Qualitative Research Methods - 3 credits
PSC 202 Quantitative Research Methods - 3 credits
PSC 2XX/3XX Political Science Elective - 3 credits
PSC 2XX/3XX Political Science Elective - 3 credits
PSC 2XX/3XX Political Science Elective (or Skills if TII) - 3 credits
PSC 2XX/3XX Political Science Elective (or Skills if TII) - 3 credits
Minor: 3-6 credits
Electives: 5-18 credits
Total: 30 credits

Third Year

Liberal Arts Curriculum or General Education Requirements - 4-7 credits
PSC 400 Political Inquiry (LAC Tier 3) - 3 credits
PSC 2XX/3XX Political Science Elective - 3 credits
PSC 2XX/3XX Political Science Elective - 3 credits
PSC 2XX/3XX Political Science Elective (or Skills if TII) - 3 credits
Minor: 3-6 credits
Electives: 5-18 credits
Total: 30 credits

Fourth Year

Liberal Arts Curriculum or General Education Requirements - 3-6 credits
PSC 460 Seminar in Political Science - 3 credits
PSC 2XX/3XX Political Science Elective - 3 credits
PSC 4XX Political Science Internship - 6-15 credits
Minor: 3-6 credits
Electives: 9-21 credits
Total: 30 credits
Total Credits: 120 credits