Political Science, B.A.

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NY State Program Code: 04179
HEGIS Code: 2207.00
CIP Code: 45.1001

(39 credits)

General Education Requirements

All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements and foreign language requirements, in addition to the requirements for the major in political science.

Note:

Courses are 3 credits unless noted otherwise.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science

Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 39
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

Also recommended are courses in related disciplines chosen in consultation with the Political Science Department adviser.

POL (0158) 101 - Introduction To The American Political System Credits: 3
POL (0158) 102 - Introduction To Politics Credits: 3
POL (0158) 240 - Ancient & Medieval Political Theory in the Western World Credits: 3
or
POL (0158) 241 - Modern Political Theory in the Western World Credits: 3
POL (0158) 246 - Research Design And Methods Credits: 3
POL (0158) 260 - Comparative Political Analysis Credits: 3
POL (0158) 280 - Theories And Practice of International Relations Credits: 3
POL (0158) Seminar Credits: 3¹
American Government and Politics Course Above Intro. Level Credits: 3
Group A Electives Credits: 6²
Group A or B Electives Credits: 9³
Level I-IV Language Credits: 0-12 *

Related disciplines:

African, Black and Caribbean Studies
Anthropology
Business
Communications
Economics
English
History
International Studies
Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Mathematics and Computer Science
Philosophy
Social Work
Sociology

All graduating majors must have earned a 2.0 minimum GPA in Political Science courses. The Pass/Fail option cannot be used to meet department requirements for a political science major except for a maximum of 9 credits of internship work. Students can transfer a maximum of 9 credits toward the political science major from other accredited institutions. This includes study abroad. For departmental honors, a 3.5 minimum GPA is required, plus a seminar with a grade of “B” or better.

Semester Sequence

Degree: B.A. Required GPA: 2.0 Credits Required for Major: 39 Credits Required to Graduate: 120

Requirements
Course	Credits	Freshmen		Sophomore		Junior		Senior
		Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring	Fall	Spring
POL (0158) 101 Intro. to the American Political System	3	✓	or ✓
POL (0158) 102 Introduction to Politics	3	✓	or ✓
POL (0158) 240 Ancient & Medieval Theory in the Western World or POL (0158) 241 Modern Political Theory in the Western World	3			✓	or ✓
POL (0158) 280 Theory & Practice of Int’l Relations	3			✓
POL (0158) 246 Research, Design & Methods	3				✓
POL (0158) 260 Comparative Political Analysis	3				✓
POL (0158) Seminar¹	3							✓	or ✓
American Government and Politics Course Above Intro. Level	3				✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓
Group A Electives²	6				✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓
Group A or B Electives³	9				✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓
Level I-IV Language*	0-12	✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓	or ✓
Students may elect to sit for the language competency examination to be exempt from the foreign language requirement ¹Choose one of the seminar courses listed below* ²Choose two courses from Group A (Political Theory, Comparative Politics, International Politics) ³Choose three additional courses from Group A or B