Political Science Minor (POSC)
The Political Science minor offers students the opportunity to study a variety of political institutions and processes. The minor enhances the chosen major for those interested in careers in law, government, public service, advocacy, journalism, business, and other fields. A history major minoring in political science may not count the courses selected for the minor to also fulfill the requirements of the history major.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POSC 101 | United States Government | 3 |
| POSC 102 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| Select four courses of electives (minimum 12 credits) from the following: | 12-13 | |
| Political Science Research and Methods | ||
| Topics in Political Science | ||
| Politics & the News Media | ||
| Campaigns and Elections: | ||
or POSC 302H | Honors: Campaigns and Elections | |
| Constitutional Law | ||
| State and Local Politics | ||
| Women and Politics | ||
| American Political Institutions | ||
| Topics in United States Political Science | ||
| Topics in Global Political Science | ||
| Political Psychology | ||
| Latin American Politics and Society | ||
| The Politics of War and Conflict | ||
| Inequality and Social Policy | ||
or SOWK 340 | Inequality and Social Policy | |
| Political Economy | ||
| Model United Nations | ||
| Seminar in Political Science | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Internship in Political Science | ||
| Total Hours | 18-19 | |