Jul 21, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Bulletin

Political Science Minor


18 credits in political science, with a minimum of 12 credits above the 100-level and a minimum of three credits at the 300- or 400-level.

Minors in International Relations, Legal Studies, and Public Administration are directed by members of the department. See additional information in this Bulletin.

Program Learning Outcomes


  1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of political institutions and processes in the United States.
  2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of political institutions and processes in at least one non-U.S. region.
  3. Students will be able to compare and contrast political institutions and processes among different regions and cultures.
  4. Students will understand the principles, actors, structures and processes related to conflict and cooperation in the international system.
  5. Students will be able to apply classic and contemporary political theory to contemporary political events.
  6. Students will demonstrate basic descriptive statistics, multivariate analysis, probability issues, inferential statistics, and use of statistical computer software related to the study of political science.
  7. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and limitations of different data collection strategies.
  8. Students will demonstrate competency in the effective written presentation of original ideas and supporting material.
  9. Students will be able to critically assess published political science research.
  10. Students will demonstrate competency in the effective oral presentation of original ideas and supporting material.
  11. Students will develop skills necessary for active participation in political life.

Political Science Minor Requirements (18 credits)


To complete a minor in Political Science, students must take 18 semester hours in Political Science. Of these courses: