Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (120 hours)
1.    General Education Requirements (53-62 hours)

The following courses fulfill some of the General Education Requirements and must be completed for a major in Political Science: POLITICAL SCIENCE 105, 201.

The other General Education Requirements:
 
Degree candidates in the College of ARTS AND SCIENCES must satisfy the General Education Requirements. These requirements are designed to provide students with a broad experience in the ARTS AND SCIENCES and sciences, and opportunities to develop intellectual skills in analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, as well as competence in written and oral communication. General education is not defined by subject matter alone, but rather by an attitude toward the world which emphasizes intelligent functioning as a human being. Through the General Education Requirements, students are provided with opportunities to learn and apply the modes of inquiry essential to each discipline and to develop the following skills, perspectives, and attitudes.
Writing:  fluency in writing is essential for success in college work and for effectiveness as an educated person.
Foreign Language:  the study of foreign language enables students both to develop an important skill and to gain an appreciation of the uniqueness of a foreign culture as reflected in its language. History and cultural awareness:  students must be informed about the traditions that are part of our cultural heritage and must have some understanding of the forces, figures, and events that shape American history, as well as basic knowledge of other cultures.
Mathematics and analytical reasoning:  students must be able to reason logically and understand
analytical and quantitative ideas.
Natural sciences:  direct experience in science through both the lecture and the
laboratory is essential for students to function as informed citizens in matters of science and technology, and to understand the complexities of science, the risks and benefits of its applications. Philosophy:  the study of philosophy provides students with a formal introduction to issues of fundamental human importance, such as the nature of humankind and the criteria for knowledge and moral decisions, and fosters the development of skills in clear thinking, rational evaluations, and critical self-reflection.
Fine arts, literature, and the humanities:  these disciplines provide students with an understanding and appreciation of aesthetic, cultural, and ethical values.
Social sciences:  the study of human behavior and questions regarding the possibilities and the limitations of the human condition are essential parts of general education. Each student must complete the specified number of hours or attain the desired level of achievement in the groups of courses outlined. Note that the credit hours required in these groups vary somewhat between the B.A. and B.S. degrees. In planning the course of study during the first two years, a student should give precedence to courses that satisfy the General Education Requirements. Students must complete English 101 and 102 within the first 60 semester hours of work in order for these courses to be credited toward graduation.

General Major Courses numbered 300 level and above, to include POLITICAL SCIENCE 301 plus a minimum of three hours in each of the following fields: political theory, american politics, public administration, comparative politics, and international relations (27 hours).

Courses numbered 300 level and above, to include requirements of the General Major plus POLITICAL SCIENCE 499 and six additional hours chosen from any field (36 hours) (Note: An Intensive Major must maintain a B or better in all major courses and demonstrate proficiency in one foreign language through the intermediate level).