Bachelor of Science in Political Science (The Bachelor of Science was discontinued Fall'11- the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science continues to be offered).
The major in Political Science provides a comprehensive understanding of politics -- a process by which benefits and burdens are given out through public means. It does so by acquainting students with the literature of the discipline in six areas of specialization:
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American politics
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Comparative politics
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International politics
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Law
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Political theory
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Public policy and analysis
The major equips students with methodological tools necessary for sound and critical analysis of political institutions of behavior and of processes by which public policy is formed. The faculty also seek to engage students in a partnership of research and other scholarly endeavors and in service to the community.
Special admission requirements: To declare a major in political science, criminal justice, or international studies, students – including transfer students – must have earned a GPA of at least 2.50 in all prior college work. First semester students who wish to declare a major in one of the above programs must have an ACT composite score of at least 21 or an SAT score of at least 990.
For a detailed list of degree requirements, go to our Degree Check Sheets web page.
Please note additional requirements for Bachelor of Science on checksheet.
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