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2013-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2013-2015 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science, International Relations Concentration, B.A.


CIP Code: H921 (451001-01) †
Total Credit Hours: 120-124
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts
Career Opportunities: Federal, state, local governments, law firms, public interest groups, law enforcement, corporations.

Freshman Year


Electives


MODL (7 Credits)


Choice of modern language to be made in consultation with advisor.

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

Total: 30-32 Credits


Sophomore Year


Required Courses


Electives


MODL (6 Credits)


* Choice of modern language to be made in consultation with advisor.

  • MODL 201 3 Credits. *
     
  • MODL 202 3 Credits. or
  • MODL 203 3 Credits. *

SCI (6 Credits)


SCI electives are to be chosen from both biological (BIOL) and physical (CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS) sciences; two courses of which must be from the same science.

Total: 32 Credits


Junior Year


Required Courses


Electives


POLS (12 Credits)


POLS electives are to be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor so as to maximize the international content of the major. At least 9 hours must be at the 400 level (admission to Upper Division and Junior standing is required).

SCI (3 Credits)


SCI electives are to be chosen from both biological (BIOL) and physical (CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS) sciences; two courses of which must be from the same science.

CMCN (3 Credits)


Chosen from:

General Electives (7 Credits)


Some of these electives must be used to complete an 18 hour minor in Geography (world), History (modern world), ECON, MODL or another advisor approved area. (See Specific Degree Requirements).

Total: 28 Credits


Senior Year


Required Courses


Electives


POLS (9 Credits)


POLS electives are to be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor so as to maximize the international content of the major. At least 9 hours must be at the 400 level (admission to Upper Division and Junior standing is required).

ARTS (3 Credits)


In consultation with advisor, choose from DANC, DSGN, MUS, THEA, or VIAR.

General Electives (15 Credits)


Some of these electives must be used to complete an 18 hour minor in Geography (world), History (modern world), ECON, MODL or another advisor approved area. (See Specific Degree Requirements).

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.