Degree Requirements

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POLITICAL SCIENCE DEGREES

Political Science: General Track

Political Science: International Affairs Track

Political Science: Public Policy and Law Track

Leadership Studies Minor

Political Science Minor

Geopolitics Minor

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Major/Minor Time Schedule

Major/Minor Course Descriptions

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POLITICAL SCIENCE: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TRACK

56 Credits Total, Including 0 Upper Division

Suggested Course Sequence

General Core: International Affairs Track
	Course	Credits
	POL 1110 Introduction to Politics	5

	GEO 1110 World Regional Geography	5

	POL 2320 Comparative Political Systems	5

	POL 4641 Theories of Poltcl Sys:Ancient (5) POL 4642 Theories of Politcl Sys:Modern (5)	5

	POL 4643 Methods of Political Analysis	5

	POL 4899 Political Science Capstone	3

SECTION CREDITS REQUIRED		28

Select at least two of the following:
	Course	Credits
	POL 3320 Pol & Econ Develpmt of Nations (5) POL 4310 Internationl Political Economy (5) GEO 3500 Geography of Natural Resources (5) POL 4911 Advanced Seminar: (1-5)	8

SECTION CREDITS REQUIRED		8

Select at least two of the following:
	Course	Credits
	POL 3670 Hist of Amer Foreign Relations (5) POL 2330 International Relations (5) POL 2642 Christianity & World Politics (5) POL 3170 Geopolitics (5) POL 3440 Internatnl Peace & World Order (5)	10

SECTION CREDITS REQUIRED		10

Electives (consult with advisor)		10
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED		56

Additional Requirements/Information:
For information about additional non-credit requirements in the major, refer to the major's general information page in the catalog

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