Political Science, BS
Requirements
The BS with a major in political science requires 30 semester hours of political science courses passed with a grade of "C-" or better and a maximum of 13 hours below the 30000 level as well as 2 associated credits described below.
Students pursuing the BS degree are able to focus their studies in one of the primary subfields of political science by concentrating their classes in American Politics, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, International Politics, or Judicial Politics. Classes in each of these areas are offered at both the lower and upper levels. Students also have the option of participating in one of several active learning experiences for class credit, including internships, Moot Court, and Model United Nations.
Students intending to do graduate work in the social sciences or business are encouraged to pursue the BS degree. This program also is recommended for students wishing to work in government or politics.
Students intending to do graduate work in international or comparative fields are encouraged to study relevant foreign languages.
A minor is required; any minor approved for the BS degree is acceptable.
The BS with a major in political science requires 30 semester hours of political science courses passed with a grade of "C-" or better and a maximum of 13 hours below the 30000 level.
A maximum of 6 hours from the following courses may be applied toward major requirements:
International Residential Study | 1-20 | |
International Organizations Research | 3 | |
Moot Court (repeatable for credit) | 3 | |
Senior Honors in Political Science | 3 | |
Washington Internships | 1-12 | |
Civic Literacy Internships | 3 | |
Independent Study in Political Science | 1-20 |
Any topics courses may be repeated provided the specific subject matter changes. The three-hour seminar taken in conjunction with the Washington Center Internship Program may be counted in addition to six hours of internship.
Specific requirements are as follows: Political Science BS, 30 hours
1. 3 hours of:
Scope and Methods of Political Science | 3 |
2. Two of the following: 6 hours
American and Texas Government | 3 | |
Introduction to American Politics | 3 | |
Introduction to Political Theory | 3 | |
International Politics | 3 | |
Introduction to Public Law | 3 | |
Introduction to Comparative Politics | 3 |
Students cannot receive credit for both course and course.
3. POSC 39xx9 (Political Science Methods): 3 hours
4. Any five 30000-level or above courses: 15 hours
5. Any Political Science course (an elective): 3 hours
6. Associated Requirements: 6 hours total, including 3 hours of:
Introductory Macroeconomics | 3 |
One of the following: 3 hours
Applied Calculus | 3 | |
Elementary Statistics | 3 | |
Calculus I | 4 | |
Statistical Analysis | 3 |
(A grade of "C-" or better is required in each of the associated requirements)