B.A. Degree in Political Science

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B.A. Degree in Political Science

Description
To receive the B.A. Degree in Political Science, the student must meet the minimum university requirements and specific requirements for the program. Completion of 120 credits is required for this degree which includes the Liberal Arts and Sciences Core (42 credits).

Core Requirements

POL 120 American National Government and Politics (3)
POL 160 International Relations (3)
POL 210 Intro to Political Science (3)
POL 230 Introduction to the Law (3)
POL 310 Political Science Research Methods (3)
POL 340 Public Administration (3) or
POL 341 Public Policy (3)
POL 349 Great Power Politics (3) or
POL 350 Comparative Governments of Western Europe (3) 
POL 352 Political Problems in Developing Countries (3)
POL 361 International Political Economy (3)

Electives

Students must take sufficient electives in Political Science courses to bring the total Political Science credits to 48.

Emphasis in Strategic Studies

Program Requirements ( 6 credits )
POL 150 Comparative Political Traditions (3)
POL 151 Contemporary Comparative Politics (3)

Restricted Electives ( 15 credits )

Students must complete 15 credits from the following list of courses.

POL 266 International Terrorism (3)
POL 314 War and the Modern World (3)
POL 315 Political Thought (3)
POL 316 War and the Environment (3)
POL 317 Strategic Games and Game Theory (3)
POL 349 Great Power Politics (3) or
POL 350 Comparative Government of Western Europe (3)
POL 354 U.S. Defense Policy (3)
POL 356 Soviet Russia/Global Cold War (3)
POL 360 American Foreign Policy (3)
POL 363 Public International Law (3)
POL 366 International Conflict Resolution (3)
POL 370 Understanding International Security (3)
POL 380 Politics of Great Britain (3)