Political Science Minor

Department of Political Science

The minor in Political Science is not available to political science majors.

Minor Requirements

The minor requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (4 courses). It is expected that students will plan their course of study with an adviser in the department. Students are encouraged to select minors related to their special interests or career plans after graduation. It is highly recommended that at least two of these courses be at the 300 level or above to ensure depth. Independent study and internship credits may not apply to the minor in political science.

Two courses from:	8 credits
PSCI 101 The American Political System
PSCI 103 International Relations
PSCI 105 Comparative Politics
PSCI 106 Classics of Political Thought
PSCI 230 Politics of Problem Solving
Two 300 level political science courses	8 credits


Total credit hours required for political science minor	16 credits

In addition, students are required to write a reflective paper bringing together their diverse experiences in the concentration. This reflective paper must be submitted to the Political Science Department during the semester in which a student completes her or his final course for the concentration. Faculty in the department will grade the reflective paper pass/fail and a pass is necessary for successful completion of the minor.