Political Science, B.S. (Minor Required)

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Political science is the study of governments, how they are organized, what they do, and how they deal with other governments. Every citizen of a democracy should know something about his/her government, and other governments, and majoring in political science also opens up many career opportunities. Political Science is an ideal major for a student intending to go to law school, and is also good preparation for government work, business, education, and other fields.

Political Science Required Courses [15 Credits]

PSC 101 - American National Government and Politics 3 Credit(s).
PSC 399 - Citizenship and Service Learning 3 Credit(s).
PSC 498 - Capstone in Political Science 3 Credit(s).
SSC 251 - Introduction to Social Science Research 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following 200 level PSC Courses:
PSC 202 - State and Local Government 3 Credit(s).
PSC 203 - International Politics 3 Credit(s).
PSC 205 - Comparative Government 3 Credit(s).

Political Science Elective Courses [12 Credits]

Choose 12 Credits from the following or any other approved PSC course:
PSC 207 - Special Issues in Political Science 3 Credit(s).
PSC 304 - Modern Ideologies 3 Credit(s).
PSC 310 - Political Parties and Groups in the United States 3 Credit(s).
PSC 324 - U.S. Constitutional Law 3 Credit(s).
PSC 402 - Policy Analysis 3 Credit(s).
PSC 333 - International Terrorism 3 Credit(s).

Politics Across the Disciplines [12 Credits]

Choose 12 Credits from the following:
COM 310 - Media Law & Ethics 3 Credit(s).
CJU 311 - Restorative Justice 3 Credit(s).
ENS 392 - Eco-Social Justice: Issues and Applications 3 Credit(s).
HIS 316 - Virginia History 3 Credit(s).
HIS 318 - The American West in History and Memory 3 Credit(s).
HON 223 - Political Satire 3 Credit(s).
PHI 211 - Ethics 3 Credit(s).
REL 210 - American Gods 3 Credit(s).
SOC 340 - Organizations, Collective Behavior and Social Movements 3 Credit(s).
Any other non-PSC course with approval by the program coordinator of Political Science. Must have a significant political component within the course material.

Political Science, B.S. (Minor Required)

Political Science Required Courses [15 Credits]

Political Science Elective Courses [12 Credits]

Politics Across the Disciplines [12 Credits]

Total Credit Hours Required in Program: 39

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 120