About this Program
Become a political changemaker.
Program Overview
The political science minor offers students an introduction to the political landscape both domestically and internationally. Coursework includes the study of U.S. politics, international relations, constitutional law, and modern or ancient political theory.
Degrees Offered
- Minor
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Required Courses
- PSCI 203 Introduction to U.S. Politics
- PSCI 210 Comparative Politics; or
- PSCI 215 International Relations
One of the Following
- PSCI 307 American Constitutional Law
- PSCI 332 Ancient Medieval Political Thought
- PSCI 333 Modern Political Thought
- PSCI 354 African Political Autobiography
Total credits: 9.0
What majors pair well with the political science minor?
Explore complementary majors that build upon and tie into the political science minor.
Art and Archaeology, Archaeology Concentration
A significant part of the archaeologist's work is reconstructing political systems, on the basis of both written and material sources.
Economics
Economics underpin much of political theory, and vice versa.
English
Connect your interest in literary study with the political systems that inform/underpin literature.
Law and Criminal Justice
The study of law and political science go hand in hand, as both disciplines inform the other.
Program Contact
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs