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	2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 																	 
	    Political Science Major, BS, PS00
				  
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		General Education Core 42 Requirements: 39 Hours
  Area 1B fulfilled by PSC 120.General Education Core 42 Areas
 Area 1A Social Science: 6 Hours
 Area 1 Social and Behavorial Sciences 9 hours total. Six hours from Social Science (area 1A) and three hours from Civics (area 1B). Area 1B Civics: 3 Hours
 Area 1 Social and Behavioral Sciences 9 hours total. Six hours from Social Science (area 1A) and three hours from Civics (area 1B). Area 2A Written Communication: 6 Hours
 Area 2 Communications 9 hours total. Six hours in written communication (area 2A) and three hours in oral communication (area 2B). ENG 101 and ENG 102 or ENG 111 fulfill area 2A. Area 2B Oral Communication: 3 Hours
 Area 2 Communications 9 hours total. Six hours in written communication (area 2A) and three hours in oral communication (area 2B). Area 3 Non-lab Natural Science: 3 Hours
 Area 3 Natural Sciences 7 hours total. Three hours from a non-lab course and four hours from courses with a lab. Must have a minimum of one course with a lab, different disciplines. Area 3 Natural Science with Lab: 4 Hours
 Area 3 Natural Sciences 7 hours total. Three hours from a non-lab course and four hours from courses with a lab. Must have a minimum of one course with a lab, different disciplines. Area 4 Mathematics: 3 Hours
 Area 4 Mathematics 3 hours total. Area 5A Humanities: 6 Hours
 Area 5 14 hours total. Humanities 6 hours (area 5A)/Fine Arts 3 hours (area 5B)/Global Competencies 3 hours (area 5C)/Health & Wellness 2 hours (area 5D). Area 5B Fine Arts: 3 Hours
 Area 5 14 hours total. Humanities 6 hours (area 5A)/Fine Arts 3 hours (area 5B)/Global Competencies 3 hours (area 5C)/Health & Wellness 2 hours (area 5D). Area 5C Global Competencies: 3 Hours
 Area 5 14 hours total. Humanities 6 hours (area 5A)/Fine Arts 3 hours (area 5B)/Global Competencies 3 hours (area 5C)/Health & Wellness 2 hours (area 5D). Area 5D Health and Wellness: 2 Hours
 Area 5 14 hours total. Humanities 6 hours (area 5A)/Fine Arts 3 hours (area 5B)/Global Competencies 3 hours (area 5C)/Health & Wellness 2 hours (area 5D). Institutional Degree Requirement: 1 Hour
 Political Science Requirements: 21 Hours
 Select 3 hours from each of the following areas: 15 Hours
 American Politics: 3 Hours
 Public Service & Public Administration: 3 Hours
 International Relations: 3 Hours
 Political Science Elective Courses: 12 Hours
 300-400 level courses chosen in consultation with advisor. General Electives: 32 Hours
 As needed to total 120 approved credit hours (includes 39 upper division 300-400 level).  Consider adding a certificate or a minor. Click on “Return to Academic Programs” at the top or bottom of the page. Total Hours: 120
 PSC 120 fulfills General Education Core Requirement Area 1B.  Institutional requirement UE 0100  may also be met by HNRS 0101  (2 credit hours).     													 | 
												 
											 
	
 
   
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