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Minor in Political Science

The Political Science Minor consists of 18 credits with at least one course in each of the following Political Science areas: American politics, theory/methodology, comparative politics, and international relations. Six (6) of these 18 credits must be at the 400-level.

When electing to be a minor, the student should have junior (5th semester) standing. Courses used to satisfy general education, Bachelor of Arts degree requirements, electives, and major requirements may also be used to satisfy minor requirements.

A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses being used for minor requirements.

           A. Distribution Requirements (12 credits):

               Take 1 class in each of the following areas (see below for a list of classes in each area. If a course is not listed inquire in 202 Pond):

American ______________   International Relations ______________
Comparative ______________ Theory/Methodology ______________


           B. Advanced (400 level) Courses (6 credits):

Take 6 credits at the 400-level    ______________     ______________


AMERICAN
POLITICS

COMPARATIVE
POLITICS

INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS

THEORY /
METHODOLOGY

001 003 014 007
002 020 137 017
125 022   017W
130 145   300H
134 150    
135 155    
403 413 410 408
405 422 412 409
417 428 (US;IL) 414 430
419 443 415 431
420 450 416 432
425 451 418 435
426 452 418W 435W
427 453 437 462
444 454 (IL) 438  
445W (US) 455 439  
445Y (US) 456 440 (US;IL)  
470W 458 441  
471 466 442  
472   443 (IL)  
473   457  
474   467  
475   468  

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