Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Political Science Degree Requirements
Required Courses (take these 13 hours)
- POLS 2313 Introduction to International Relations
- POLS 2353 Introduction to Comparative Politics
- POLS 2813 Introduction to Political Theory
- POLS 3083 Scope & Methods of Political Science
- POLS 4971 Political Science Capstone
American Institutions (select 6 hours)
- POLS 2623 Public Policy
- POLS 2713 Introduction to State & Local Government
- POLS 3513 Legislative Process
- POLS 3543 American Presidency
- POLS 4213 Political Parties
- POLS 4233 Interest Groups in U.S. Politics
- POLS 4633 Public Personnel Administration
- POLS 4653 Public Finance and Budgeting
- POLS 4733 Constitutional Law I
- POLS 4833 Constitutional Law II
Political Behavior (select 6 hours)
- POLS 4133 Southern Politics
- POLS 4183 Political Propaganda
- POLS 4253 Public Opinion and Political Behavior
- POLS 4263 Politics and the American Indian
- POLS 4273 Race and Politics
- POLS 4283 Campaigns and Elections
- POLS 4293 Political Communication and the Media
International Relations & Comparative Politics (select 6 hours)
- POLS 4153 Regional Politics (up to 6 hours)
- POLS 4223 Women in Politics
- POLS 4413 American Foreign Policy
- POLS 4603 Topics in Global Issues (up to 6 hours)
Political Theory (select 3 hours)
- POLS 4533 Contemporary Political Theory
- POLS 4543 Philosophy of Law
- POLS 4573 American Political Thought
Political Science Advanced Elective (3 hours)
Choose from any 3000-4000 level POLS course not used above.