Political Science Minor

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Minor Requirements

18 credits:

Political Science Minor Requirements

PSCI 100 - Foundations of Political Science: Democratic Processes in America Credits: (3)
PSCI XXX - ANY Political Science Elective Credits: (3)*
PSCI XXX - Political Science Elective 200-Level or higher Credits: (3)*
PSCI XXX - Political Science Elective 200-Level or higher Credits: (3)*
PSCI XXX - Political Science Elective 200-Level or higher Credits: (3)*
PSCI XXX - Political Science Elective 200-Level or higher Credits: (3)*

*In lieu of five separate electives, students may count any fifteen total credits of political science electives, provided they do not include PSCI 405 LSAT Preparation (1), PSCI 365 Mock Trial (1), or single credits given for participation in simulations such as Moral Arab League or the European Union Simulation. Up to three credits of these fifteen elective credits can come from either 100-level course or internship credits or service-learning credits.

International Studies majors who want to also minor in Political Science must complete:

9 additional credits:
PSCI 100 - Foundations of Political Science: Democratic Processes in America Credits: (3)
One course from each of the two lists that follow:

List One:

PSCI 227 - Politics of Race and Ethnicity Credits: (3)
PSCI 235 - Peace and Justice in the Abrahamic Tradition Credits: (3)
PSCI 238 - Religious Values in the Public Square Credits:
PSCI 210 - Public Policy Credits: (3)
PSCI 311 - Social Welfare Policy Credits: (3)
PSCI 332 - Politics of the Human Body Credits: (3)

List Two:

PSCI 212 - State and Local Government Credits: (3)
PSCI 312 - Parties and Elections Credits: (3)
PSCI 315 - The Supreme Court and Constitutional Law Credits: (3)
PSCI 317 - The American Presidency Credits: (3)
PSCI 318 - Congressional Politics Credits: (3)