Minor in Political Science (Non-Teaching)
This Non-Teaching Minor in Political Science will develop knowledge of American political institutions, world politics, political theory, and public administration and policy. Students will take a lower division foundation block that covers the fields listed above. After completion of the four class foundation block, students can individualize their course of study while fulfilling their upper division coursework requirements for their major.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Have a basic knowledge of American political institutions, world politics, political theory, and public administration and policy.
- Be able to recognize, evaluate, and use the basic normative, critical, empirical, and comparative modes of inquiry in addressing human issues;
- be able to formulate questions, construct logical arguments, use empirical and theoretical methods, and communicate effectively in written and spoken formats.
To earn a Political Science Non-Teaching Minor, a minimum of 21 credit hours are required. This includes taking all four foundation courses and 9 credits from upper division courses at the 300 or 400-level.
| PSCI 210IS | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| PSCI 230D | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PSCI 240 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| PSCI 250IH | Introduction to Political Theory | 3 |
| 3 upper division Political Science classes 300-400 level, internships are NOT included | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |