2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Jun 06, 2025

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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Political Science, B.A.

Location(s): Main Campus

Major Requirements

Major Requirements: 38 Credit Hours

Exit Exam: ACAT

Bachelor of Arts students must take 12 credits of the Lower Division General Education requirement in the same World Language.

Required Political Science Courses

POLS 131 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3 hours
POLS 233 - American National Government Credits: 3 hours
POLS 235 - Introduction to International Relations Credits: 3 hours
HIST 224 - Research Mechanics Credits: 3 hours
HIST 225 - Research Composition Credits: 2 hours
POLS 490 - Senior Research Composition Credits: 3 hours
AND
POLS 433 - Western Political Theory I Credits: 3 hours
OR
POLS 434 - Western Political Theory II Credits: 3 hours
AND
Choose 18 Elective Credit Hours from the political science offerings of the department