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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Political Science Major, BS, PS00


Major Code: PS00     Bachelor of Science          Summary Degree Requirements  

General Education Core 42 Requirements: 39 Hours


 Area 1B fulfilled by PSC 120.

General Education Core 42 Areas


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 the non-lab course list  and four hours from courses with a lab list. Must have a minimum of one course with a lab, from different MOTR disciplines.

Area 3 Natural Science with Lab: 4 Hours


Area 3 Natural Sciences 7 hours total. Three hours from the non-lab course list  and four hours from courses with a lab list. Must have a minimum of one course with a lab, from different MOTR disciplines.

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 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


Select 3 hours from each of the following areas: 15 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).