Political Science Major
Acceptance to Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLS 111 | Introduction to U.S. Politics (or equivalent) | 4 |
| POLS 121 | Introduction to International Relations | 4 |
| Select at least one of the following: | 4 | |
| Political Theory: An Introduction | ||
| Research Methods in Political Science | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Courts, Law and Policy | ||
Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: 2.00 GPA
Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.00
41-44 credits required
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 4 of the following | 16 | |
| Introduction to U.S. Politics | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Political Theory: An Introduction | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Courts, Law and Policy | ||
| POLS 222 | Research Methods in Political Science | 4 |
| POLS (300-Level) | 16 | |
| POLS (300-Level) 1 | 1-4 | |
| One of the following | 4 | |
| Research Seminar in Public Affairs | ||
| Research Seminar in Law | ||
| Research Seminar in Political Institutions | ||
| Research Seminar in International Relations and Comparative Politics | ||
| Research Seminar in Political Theory | ||
| Total Hours | 41-44 | |
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Must be a course with an EX or an approved POLS study abroad course.
Additional Requirements:
General Education Requirements:
All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum requirements here.
Graduation Requirements:
In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU.
Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework
GPA: 2.0 or higher*
Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB/SJU
Please visit Graduation under the Academic Policies and Regulations portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements.
* Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree.
Comprehensive exam, senior year.
Four Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| INTG 105 | College Success | 1 |
| INTG 100 or INTG 205 |
Foundations or Transfer Seminar |
4 |
| LANG 111 | 4 | |
| POLS 111 or POLS 180 |
Introduction to U.S. Politics 1 or Politics and Political Life |
4 |
| THEO 100 | Theological Explorations | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 121 | Introduction to International Relations | 4 |
| LANG 112 | 4 | |
| Elective for Minor or Double Major | 4 | |
| Elective for Minor or Double Major | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| LANG 211 | 4 | |
| XXXX 1XX | 4 | |
| POLS 221 | Political Theory: An Introduction | 4 |
| POLS 180 | Politics and Political Life | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Research Methods in Political Science | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Courts, Law and Policy | ||
| MATH 1XX 2 | 4 | |
| POLS 3XX Elective | 4 | |
| Elective for Minor or Double Major | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Study Abroad 3 | ||
| Hours | 0 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLS 377A | Justice | 4 |
| Elective for Minor or Double Major | 4 | |
| XXXX 4 | 4 | |
| POLS 3XX 5 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| POLS 326A | Sex, Death, Religion, and Politics | 4 |
| POLS 36X | 4 | |
| Elective for Minor or Double Major | 4 | |
| Elective for Minor or Double Major | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| INTG 300 | Learning Integrations | 4 |
| Elective for Minor or Double Major | 4 | |
| Elective for Minor or Double Major | 4 | |
| Elective for Minor or Double Major | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 113 | |
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POLS 180 Politics and Political Life if credit brought in.
- 2
MATH 124 Probability and Statistical Inference is AS, QR, and Justice or Truth depending.
- 3
Most programs include a POLS course which would count for major.
- 4
NUTR 110 Understanding Nutrition and NUTR 125 Concepts of Nutrition Science are NW, Justice.
- 5
Ethics of War, Comparative Health Care, Brazil, Feminist Political Theory.