Political Science
A. 30-Credit Political Science Teaching Major
A minimum of 30 credits in political science courses is required with an additional 6 credits in US history necessary for certification. Courses listed in more than one field may be counted in only one of those fields. Substitutions in specific courses may be made with the consent of the advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLS 101 | American National Government | 3 |
| Select 6 credits of U.S. History electives | 6 | |
| Select 9-12 credits from the following: | 9-12 | |
| American Presidency | ||
| Select at least 3 credits of Comparative Government and Politics courses from the following: | 3 | |
| European Politics | ||
| Politics of Development | ||
| Political Violence and Revolution | ||
| Select at least 3 credits of International Relations courses from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to International Politics | ||
| International Organizations and International Law | ||
| World Politics and War | ||
| Select at least 3 credits of Public Administration and Public Law courses from the following: | 3 | |
| Public Administration | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Civil Liberties | ||
| Select at least 3 credits of Political Thought courses from the following: | 3 | |
| History of Political Philosophy II | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| In addition, the following special methods sequence is also required: | ||
| EDCI 432 | Secondary Social Studies Methods | 3 |
| EDCI 442 | Secondary Social Studies Methods Practicum | 1 |
| Total Hours | 34-37 | |
B. 20 Credit American Government and Political Science Teaching Minor
A minimum of 20 credits in political science courses is required with an additional 6 credits in US history necessary for certification.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLS 101 | American National Government | 3 |
| Select 3 credits of U.S. Governement courses from the teaching major above | 3 | |
| Select 3 credits of Comparative Goverment courses from the teaching major above | 3 | |
| Select 12 credits of other Political Science electives from courses listed in the teaching major | 12 | |
| Select 6 credits of US History electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |