Political Science

Major and Minor Programs

The program explores many facets of American politics while covering other major world areas, including Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia. In addition, international relations and political philosophy are examined.

• Writing and independent research are emphasized.
• Double or student-designed majors are available (for example, political science and history, political science and economics, political science and English, political science and environmental studies).
• Political science is a component of the College’s international studies major (with economics, history, and modern and classical languages).

Major

At least 45 semester hours, including at least three courses from two of six different subfields: Civic Engagement and Social Action, Culture and Politics, Globalization and Trans-national Politics, Institutions and Processes, Policy Studies, and Problems in Democracy.

Minor

At least 20 semester hours, including an introductory course and four electives.