Be sure to refer to the Suggested Academic Plan and consult with your adviser regarding the proper sequence of courses.
The political science major requires students to take four introductory courses, five advanced courses, as well as an additional 3 advanced courses in political science or related disciplines. Throughout the major, student will be exposed to at least one course to each of the following areas: American Government and Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory and Methodology.
As students choose their advanced courses, they can select from the following concentrations:
- U.S. Political Institutions and Processes
- Pre-law
- International Studies
- Security Studies
Students should contact their academic adviser for more details on each concentration.
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