Political Science Minor

Course Requirements

Each track requires a minimum of 18 hours of course work in political science, to include: 

• PSC 1010 - Introduction to Global Politics
• PSC 1100 - The American Political System

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  The minor in Public Administration is the exception. It does not require PSC 1010. It requires PSC 1100 and

• PSC 2100 - Politics and Policy in State and Local Communities

Minor Track Requirements

• General Political Science: at least 9 hours of upper-division PSC course work of their choice.
• American Politics and Public Law: 9 hours of upper-division from either American Political Institutions and Behavior or Public Administration, Policy and Law (see lists below)
• Global Politics: at least 9 hours of upper-division courses selected from Global Politics (see list below)
• Public Administration: 9 hours of upper-division course work from Public Administration, Policy and Law (see list below)

Political Science Course Offerings

Courses at the 1000-level are designed for beginning students and 2000-level courses are taught at the sophomore level. Remaining courses are structured in a more advanced manner. Students without previous courses in political science should consult appropriate instructors before attempting to take courses numbered 3000 and above.