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Minor in Political Science

Students minoring in Political Science must complete a total of 18 semester credit hours. Twelve of those credits must be from upper level political science courses.

Required courses

Students must complete the following courses for six semester credit hours:
  • PLSC 2305 American National Politics
  • PLSC 2306 State and Local Politics

Required Upper Level Courses

Students must choose from the following courses for a total of 12 semester credit hours:
  • PLSC 3321 Comparative Politics
  • PLSC 3330 Judicial Politics
  • PLSC 4321 Politics of Advanced Industrial Democracies
  • PLSC 4323 Japanese Politics
  • PLSC 4325 Latin American Politics
  • PLSC 4327 International Relations
  • PLSC 4335 Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers
  • PLSC 4336 Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties
  • PLSC 4341 Environmental Policy
  • PLSC 4342 Energy Policy
  • PLSC 4345 Public Policy
  • PLSC 4347 Public Administration
  • PLSC 4351 Political Theory
  • PLSC 4353 Congressional Politics
  • PLSC 4354 Presidential Politics
  • PLSC 4355 Elections and Voting Behavior
  • PLSC 4357 American West
  • PLSC 4389 Selected Topics
  • PLSC 4391 Contract Study

To declare a Minor in Political Science, obtain advice, or seek approval for course substitutions, consult your academic advisor.

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