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. 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)