Political
Science
THE BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Students interested in studying international relations should plan their
course of study in consultation with Dr.
Randall Jones, the advisor for the International Relations field. An
outline of the program is provided below.
| I. Core Requirements |
9 Hrs
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POL 2103 Elements of Political Science
POL 2013 Information Management in PLTSC
POL 4993 *Democratic Governance [The Capstone Course]
*Students should schedule this course the semester prior
to graduation.
| II. The International Relations field |
27 Hrs
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A. The field Core - 9 Hrs.
POL 2303 Introduction to World Politics
POL 2713 Introduction to Comparative Politics
POL 4543 International Cooperation
POL 2303 & POL 2713 are GATEWAY courses into the IR
Area. Both are prerequisites for most upper division offerings in this
field and, consequently, should be taken early in one's course of study.
It is highly advisable that POL 4543 - International Cooperation- be taken
soon thereafter.
B. Guided Electives - 18 Hrs.
The Political Science Department offers a number of courses in international
and comparative politics. Any of those listed below can be taken to fulfill
the guided elective requirement for the International Relations field.
Other courses may be suitable if prior approval is received from the field
Advisor.*
____ Politics & the World Economy
____ International Law
____ American Foreign Policy
____ International Security Studies
____ Economic Statecraft
____ Contemporary International Issues |
____ European Politics
____ Asian Politics
____ African Political Systems
____ Latin American Politics
____ Politics of Mexico
____ Chinese Politics |
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*When approved, Seminars (POL 4911-3), Topics (POL 2001-3),
and Advanced Topics (POL 3991-3) may be counted.
| III. Related Electives |
18 Hrs
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The department encourages you to select courses in related areas with the
remainder of the elective hours you have. Courses selected should support
the objectives of a Liberal Arts Education and of the B.A. in Political
Science. You are encouraged to consider courses from such disciplines as
History, Economics, the Humanities, or Geography.
The department strongly advises two years of Foreign Language study
as part of this field. Hours completed can count towards satisfying your
General Education requirement, with remaining hours counting toward satisfying
hours in the Related Elective.
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