Political Science Major

The Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science provides students with information and abilities to become participative citizens and cope with problems of modern politics.  The degree also seeks to prepare well-rounded students for careers in the public sector and to prepare those who seek admission to graduate school.

Analytic skills, especially critical thinking, are stressed in all courses.  The Senior Project provides an opportunity for students to develop research skills while the Internship exposes the students to opportunities for practical applications of what they have learned.

B.A. MAJOR – 36 HOURS, 2.0 GPA

I.  Required Political Science Core (18 hours)  

PO 200                 American National Government                               3 hours

PO 210                 Comparative Political Systems                                 3 hours

PO 216                 International Relations                                             3 hours

PO 220                 History of Political Philosophy                                  3 hours

PO 405                 Senior Thesis                                                          3 hours

PO 450                 Internship                                                               3 hours

II.  Nine hours in one concentration, plus an additional three hours in the other concentration (12 hours):

Concentration A:  American Politics

PO 201 State and Local Government

PO 304 Constitutional Law

PO 310 Parties and Elections

PO 323 Congress and the Presidency

PO 340 Public Policy

Concentration B:  International Politics

PO 221 Political Ideologies

PO 320 American Foreign Policy

PO 338 Politics of the Developing World

PO 344 War and Terrorism

PO 345 International Organizations  

III.  Six hours of electives selected from the following:

PO 100 American Politics and Citizenship

PO 202 Introduction to Law

PO 329 Law School and LSAT Preparation

PO 330 Public Administration

PO 350 Special Topics in Political Science  

IV.  Senior Examination:  A student must pass a four to six hour written comprehensive examination in Political Science.

Requirements for:

MINOR – 18 hours, 2.0 GPA

PO 100, PO 200, PO 210, plus nine additional hours in Political Science.

Senior Examination:  A student must pass a 1-2 hour written comprehensive examination in Political Science.

Political Science Program Director:
James F. Pasley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Political Science and
Political Science Program Coordinator

james.pasley@park.edu

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