Political Science Minor

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:

• Select from 3 of the 4 introductory courses (9 credit hours): 

• PLSC 110 - American Politics Credit(s): 3
• PLSC 120 - Comparative Politics Credit(s): 3
• PLSC 130 - Political Theory Credit(s): 3
• PLSC 140 - International Politics Credit(s): 3

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  9 credit hours in electives (must be at the 300 or 400 level, excluding 495 and 399)