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2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, B.A., International Relations Concentration


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CIP Code: H921 (451001-01) †
Total Credit Hours: 120-122
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Career Opportunities: Federal, state, local governments, law firms, public interest groups, law enforcement, corporations.

General Education Core Curriculum


Core Curriculum  

Freshman Year


Electives


Modern Language (7 Credits)


  • MODL 101 4 Credits.
  • MODL 102 3 Credits.

Choose from FREN, GERM, or SPAN in consultation with academic advisor. All MODL course requirements must be completed in a single foreign language.

Philosophy (3 Credits)


Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Total: 32 Credits


Sophomore Year


Electives


Modern Language (6 Credits)


  • MODL 201 3 Credits. 
  • MODL 202 3 Credits.

Choose from FREN, GERM, or SPAN in consultation with academic advisor. All MODL course requirements must be completed in a single foreign language.

Natural Sciences (6 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Natural Sciences courses.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Social/Behavioral courses. Three hours must be at the 200 level or above.

English Literature (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Literature courses.

Total: 30 Credits


Junior Year


Electives


Political Science (12 Credits)


Choose in consultation with academic advisor. At least 9 hours must be at the 400 level.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Social/Behavioral courses. Three hours must be at the 200 level or above.

Communication (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Communication courses.

Natural Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Natural Sciences courses.

General Electives (4 Credits)


Choose in consultation with academic advisor.

Minor (3 Credits)


Recommended minors are GEOG (world), HIST (modern world), ECON, MODL or another academic advisor approved area.

Total: 28 Credits


Senior Year


Electives


Political Science (12 Credits)


Choose in consultation with the academic advisor. At least 9 hours must be at the 400 level.

Fine Arts (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Fine Arts courses.

Minor (15 Credits)


Recommended minors are GEOG (world), HIST (modern world), ECON, MODL or another academic advisor approved area.

Total: 30 Credits


Note:


† In order to meet University requirements for graduation, each student must complete a minimum of 45 hours of 300 and 400 level courses.

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