Political Science - International Affairs Concentration, B.A.
The political science international affairs concentration helps students gain a strong understanding of international relations and political realities in other parts of the world. It emphasizes the knowledge and skills necessary for a career that directly or indirectly engages with international political, economic, or social issues. The concentration could also be a good fit for those who simply enjoy learning about the rest of the world. The concentration includes advising from a faculty member with extensive international training and experience.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLITICAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION | ||
| POSC 110 | Introduction to Political Science Major Seminar | 1 |
| POSC 201 | United States Government | 3 |
| POSC 202 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| POSC 210 | Political Science Research and Methods | 4 |
| POSC 215 | Topics in Political Science | 3 |
| HIST 104 | Modern World Civilization | 3 |
| HIST 114 | United States History after 1877 | 3 |
| UPPER LEVEL REQUIREMENTS | ||
| 6 credits from any 400-level POSC courses | 6 | |
| POSC 450 | Career Readiness Workshop | 1 |
| POSC 540 | Internship in Political Science (must be related to international affairs) | 3 |
| INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS REQUIREMENTS | ||
| POSC 330 | Latin American Politics and Society | 3 |
| POSC 333 | The Politics of War and Conflict | 3 |
| POSC 415 | US Foreign Policy | 3 |
| 6 credits chosen from: | 6 | |
| Topics in Global Political Science | ||
| Political Economy | ||
| Model United Nations (can count only once) | ||
| Seminar in Political Science | ||
| Independent Study (if relevant) | ||
| Internship in Political Science (if relevant - 6 credit limit) | ||
| ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS | 6 | |
| AREA 1 - minimum of 3 credits | ||
| Politics & the News Media | ||
| Campaigns and Elections | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| State and Local Politics | ||
| Women and Politics | ||
| American Political Institutions | ||
| Topics in United States Political Science | ||
| Political Psychology | ||
| Inequality and Social Policy | ||
or SOWK 340 | Inequality and Social Policy | |
| AREA 2 - minimum of 3 credits | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Politics and Environmental Policy | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
or ENVI 340H | Honors: Environmental Law | |
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or MATH 232H | Honors: Introduction to Statistics | |
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Teaching Assistant in Political Science | ||
| Total Hours | 51 | |