B.A. in Political Science - Applied Public Policy Concentration
College of the Sciences and Mathematics
(*Note: As of Winter 2018/2019, this program is no longer accepting new students.)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English Composition requirements | 6 | |
| Mathematics requirement | 3 | |
| Public Speaking requirement | 3 | |
| Science requirements | 6 | |
| Behavioral and Social Science requirements | 6 | |
| Humanities requirements | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Student Electives | 9 | |
| Writing Emphasis requirements | 9 | |
| Language & Culture Requirement | ||
| Demonstrating language proficiency through the intermediate level (202) or demonstrating language proficiency through the elementary II (102) level of a language and further acquiring a cultural foundation. | 3-15 | |
| Major Core Requirements | ||
| Other than the Capstone Seminar, the core courses should be taken during the first and second year | ||
| PSC 100 | United States Government and Politics | 3 |
| PSC 200 | Political Analysis | 3 |
| PSC 202 | Elements of Public Administration | 3 |
| PSC 213 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSC 230 | Introduction to Political Thought | 3 |
| PSC 240 | Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
| PSC 401 | Senior Project in Political Science | 3 |
| Other Major Requirements | ||
| PSC 322 | Public Opinion, Media and Politics | 3 |
| PSC 356 | US Social Policy | 3 |
| PSC 357 | 3 | |
| PSC 358 | 3 | |
| Select two additional PSC courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Gender and Politics | ||
| Urban Politics | ||
| Constitutional Law I: Government Institutions: Power and Constraints | ||
| Energy and the Political Process | ||
| Constitutional Law II: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights | ||
| Latinx Politics | ||
| Sustainability Politics and Policy | ||
| Congressional Politics | ||
| Presidential Politics | ||
PSC 371 | ||
| Select one ECO course chosen under advisement | 3 | |
| Select one GEO course chosen under advisement | 3 | |
| Select one SOC course chosen under advisement | 3 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select electives to complete the 120 degree requirements | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
