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2008–09 Undergraduate Catalog
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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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POLITICAL SCIENCE: PUBLIC POLICY AND LAW TRACK
56 Credits Total, Including 25 Upper Division
Suggested Course Sequence
General Core: Public Policy and Law Track
Course
Credits
POL 1110
Introduction to Politics
5
POL 2464
State & Local Politics
5
POL 2320
Comparative Political Systems
5
POL 3780
Law & Society
5
POL 4000
Public Policy & Administration
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
38
Select three courses from the following:
Course
Credits
GEO 3500
Geography of Natural Resources
(5)
GEO 3677
The Nature of Cities
(5)
POL 3410
Moral Foundations of Democracy
(5)
POL 2641
Christianity & Amer. Politics
(5)
POL 3320
Pol & Econ Develpmt of Nations
(5)
POL 3430
Pres & Congress: Pol Leadrshp
(5)
POL 3450
Pols, Parties & Interest Grps
(3)
POL 3550
Social Darwinism and Politics
(5)
POL 4450
Constitutional Law:Powers
(5)
POL 4451
Constutional Law:Liberties
(5)
13
SECTION CREDITS REQUIRED
13
Electives (consult with advisor)
5
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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