Political Science (BS)
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core IMPACTS Area : Institutional Priorities 1 | 4-5 | |
| Choose one of the following communication options | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
Foreign Language Course Options | ||
AMSL, ARAB, CHIN, FREN, GERM, GREK, ITAL, JAPN, KREN, LATIN, PORT, SPAN - 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002; SWAH - 1001, 1002. | ||
| Take one of the following courses | 1-2 | |
| Scholarship Across the Disciplines | ||
| Introduction to Servant Leadership | ||
| Perspectives 1-hour | ||
| Perspectives 2-hour | ||
| Core IMPACTS Area : Mathematics & Quantitative Skills 1 | 3-7 | |
| DATA 1501 | Introduction to Data Science | 3 |
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| MATH 1101 | Introduction to Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1113 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 1125 | Applied Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1131 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 1132 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 1165 | Computer-Assisted Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 1401 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MATH 1501 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2125 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT 1401 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Political Science and U.S. History | 6 | |
| HIST 2111 | U. S. History to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 2112 | U. S. History since 1865 | |
| POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Arts, Humanities, and Ethics | 6 | |
| Select one Fine Arts course | 3 | |
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic | ||
| Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern | ||
| Music Appreciation | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| Select one Humanities course | 3 | |
| World Literature I | ||
| World Literature II | ||
| The Western Intellectual Tradition | ||
| Introduction to Digital Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Comparative Arts 2 | ||
| Core IMPACTS Area : Communicating in Writing | 6 | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences 1,3 | 7-11 | |
| ANTH 1145 | Human Origins | 3 |
| ASTR 1105 | Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System | 3 |
| ASTR 1106 | Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies | 3 |
| ASTR 1305 | Descriptive Astronomy Lab | 1 |
| ATSC 1112 | Understanding the Weather | 3 |
| ATSC 1112L | Understanding the Weather Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 1125 | Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab | 3 |
| BIOL 1215K | Introductory Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 1225K | Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1151 & 1151L | Survey of Chemistry I and Survey of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1152 & 1152L | Survey of Chemistry II and Survey of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1211 & 1211L | Principles of Chemistry I and Principles of Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1212 & 1212L | Principles of Chemistry II and Principles of Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| CPSC 1105 | Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology | 3 |
| CPSC 1301K | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENVS 1105 | Environmental Studies | 3 |
| ENVS 1105L | Environmental Studies Laboratory | 1 |
| ENVS 1205K | Sustainability and the Environment | 4 |
| GEOG 2215 | Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems | 3 |
| GEOL 1110 | Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment | 3 |
| GEOL 1121 | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1121L | Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 1122 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology | 3 |
| GEOL 1322 | Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab | 1 |
| GEOL 2225 | The Fossil Record | 4 |
| PHYS 1111 & PHYS 1311 | Introductory Physics I and Introductory Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1112 & PHYS 1312 | Introductory Physics II and Introductory Physics II Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1125 | Physics of Color and Sound | 3 |
| PHYS 1325 | Physics of Color and Sound Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2211 & PHYS 2311 | Principles of Physics I and Principles of Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 2212 & PHYS 2312 | Principles of Physics II and Principles of Physics II Lab | 4 |
| Core IMPACTS Area : Social Sciences | 6 | |
| Select one Behavioral Science course | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Moral Philosophy | ||
| Introduction to General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Select one World Cultures course | 3 | |
| Discovering Archaeology | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Ancient World Civilizations | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| Understanding Non-Western Cultures | ||
| Core IMPACTS Total Hours | 42 | |
| Health and Wellness | 3 | |
| KINS 1106 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| or PHED 1205 | Concepts of Fitness | |
| Select one of the following | 1 | |
Any PEDS course | ||
| Body Mapping (Music Majors Only) | ||
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The hours applied in the Institutional Priorities; Mathematics & Quantitative Skills; and Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences areas must add to 18 credit hours.
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ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both Fine Arts and Humanities, may be taken only once.
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At least 4 of the credit hours in this area must be in a lab science course.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| Complete the core requirements for this program | 45 | |
| Core Total | 45 | |
| Field of Study Requirements | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required in each POLS course | ||
| POLS 2101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POLS 2201 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| POLS 2401 | Global Issues | 3 |
| POLS 2160 | Introduction to Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| World History to 1500 | ||
| World History since 1500 | ||
| U. S. History to 1865 | ||
| U. S. History since 1865 | ||
| Introduction to General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
Foreign Language 1001/1002/2001/2002 (for 3-6 credits) | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Moral Philosophy | ||
| Field of Study Requirements Total | 18 | |
| Required for the Major | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
| POLS 4195 | Political Science Capstone | 3 |
| POLS 3106 | Social Science Research | 3 |
| or CRJU 3108 | Social Science Research | |
| POLS 3156 | Politics and Ethics | 3 |
| Select one of the following theory courses: | 3 | |
| Theories of Racism | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory | ||
| Feminist Political Thought | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Contemporary Political Thought | ||
| Select one of the following American studies courses: | 3 | |
| Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Civil Liberties | ||
| Ethics, Identity, and Power | ||
| American Institutions: Presidency, Congress, and Judiciary | ||
| Religion and Politics | ||
| Politics in Film | ||
| Select one of the following international relations/comparative courses: | 3 | |
| Comparative Politics | ||
| The Crisis of Modern Civilization | ||
| International Relations | ||
| International Law and Organizations | ||
| Public Policy and Administration | ||
| American Foreign Policy | ||
| Required for the Major Total | 18 | |
| Major Electives | ||
| Minimum grade of C is required | ||
Select 21 hours of POLS courses at the 3000 level or higher not applied in Updating Program of Study comments and footnotes for the USG Core IMPACTS adjustment to Area A-I | ||
| Major Electives Total | 21 | |
| General Electives | ||
Select 21 credits | ||
| General Electives Total | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
Program Map
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| MATH 1001 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher) | 3 |
| Area C | Fine Arts | 3 |
| Area B2 | Institutional Options 1 | 2 |
| POLS 1101 | American Government (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area B1 | COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA D | Lab Science (see the list) | 4 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| POLS 2101 | Introduction to Political Science (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| POLS 2201 | State and Local Government (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| POLS 2401 | Global Issues (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA C | Humanities 2 | 3 |
| AREA D | Non-Lab Science | 3 |
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 |
U. S. History to 1865 or U. S. History since 1865 |
3 |
| PHIL 2010 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
| AREA W | PEDS Physical Education | 1 |
| AREA D | Math/Science/Tech elective (preferred class is STAT 1401 Elementary Statistics) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA E | Behavior Science | 3 |
| POLS 3106 | Social Science Research (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| POLS 3133 | Introduction to Political Theory (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| KINS 1106 or PHED 1205 |
Lifetime Wellness or Concepts of Fitness |
2 |
| Area E | World Cultures Course | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area G | International Relations Course (C or better) | 3 |
| Area G | Theory Course (minimum grade of C) | 3 |
| Area G | American Studies Coursed (C or better) | 3 |
| Area F | Area F Elective | 3 |
| Area I | Area I Elective Non-POLS 1000-4000 level | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AREA H | POLS Elective (C or better) 2 | 3 |
| AREA F | Area F Elective | 3 |
| AREA H | POLS Elective (C or better) 2 | 3 |
| AREA H | POLS Elective (C or better) 2 | 3 |
| Area I | Area I Elective Non-POLS 1000-4000 level | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| AREA H | POLS Elective (C or better) 2 | 3 |
| AREA H | POLS Elective (C or better) 2 | 3 |
| AREA H | POLS Elective (C or better) 2 | 3 |
| AREA H | POLS Elective (C or better) 2 | 3 |
| Area I | Area I Elective Non-POLS 1000-4000 level | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area I | Area I Elective Non-POLS 1000-4000 level | 3 |
| Area I | Area I Elective Non-POLS 1000-4000 level | 3 |
| Area I | Area I Elective Non-POLS 1000-4000 level | 3 |
| Area I | Area I Elective Non-POLS 1000-4000 level | 3 |
| POLS 4195 | Political Science Capstone (C or better) | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 123 | |
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Area B2 (Institutional Options) includes ITDS 1779 Scholarship Across the Disciplines (2 cr), LEAD 1705 Introduction to Servant Leadership (2 cr), PERS 1506 Perspectives 1-hour (may be repeated with different topic), and PERS 1507 Perspective 2-hour.
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Any POLS class listed but not applied already in Area G.