Political Science Major, BS

General Education Curriculum: (38-39 Semester Hours)

See General Education Curriculum Requirements  

BS Degree Requirements: (20 hours)

Bachelor of Science Requirements  

Major Courses:

• POL 101 - The Study and Practice of Politics
• POL 150 - American Government
• POL 202 - Making Democracy Work
• POL 250 - World Politics
• POL 390 - Southern Politics
• POL 490 - Internship/Practicum

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• Select additional Political Science elective courses: (15-18 Semester Hours)

• Four additional Political Science elective courses (15 semester hours) if taking POL 490  for six hours or
• Five additional Political Science elective courses (18 semester hours) if taking POL 490  for three hours

Total Political Science hours required: 36 Semester Hours

Total Hours Required for a BS in Political Science: 120 Semester Hours