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Political Science

This recommended four-year plan is designed to provide a blueprint for students to complete their degrees within four years. These plans are the recommended sequences of courses. Students must meet with their Major Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree. This plan assumes that no developmental courses are required. If developmental courses are needed, students may have additional requirements to fulfill which are not listed in the plan and degree completion may take longer.

NOTE: This recommended Four-Year Plan is applicable to students admitted into the major during the 2017-2018 academic year.

First Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Second Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

  • Major: 200/300 Level Political Science Elective (HRS 4)
  • Major: POLI 316 - POLITICAL SCIENCE METHODOLOGY ** (HRS 4)
  • Major: 200 Level Political Science Elective (HRS 4)
  • Major: 200/300 Level Political Science Elective (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Spring Semester

  • Study Abroad *** (HRS 4)
  • Study Abroad (HRS 4)
  • Study Abroad (HRS 4)
  • Study Abroad (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

  • Major: 300 Level Elective (HRS 4)
  • Major: 300 Level Political Science Elective (HRS 4)
  • Major: 300 Elective (HRS 4)
  • Elective (HRS 4)
  • Total: (HRS 16)

Spring Semester

Total Credits Required: 128 credits
GPA: 2.0

+ May double count in General Education and Major
* Entering Language courses at the 300 Level indicates fulfillment of the school core language requirement.
** Recommended prior to taking 300 Level electives

If a student has 8 or more elective courses, he/she should consider a minor, double major or Teacher Education Certification program.

***The Political Science major strongly recommends a Study Abroad but does not require one. Spring Semester of Junior Year is suggested for the Study Abroad.

Note: 3 upper level writing intensive courses required. Consult with your advisor.