Political Science, B.S.

Disciplinary Core: 12 s.h.

• POLS 1010 - Understanding Political Ideas 3 s.h.
• POLS 1210 - U.S. Government 3 s.h.
• POLS 1710 - Global Challenges 3 s.h.
• POLS 2000 - Approaches to Political Science 3 s.h.

Political Theory: 3 s.h.

Select one:

• POLS 3020 - Modern Political Thought 3 s.h.
• POLS 3030 - American Political Thought 3 s.h.
• POLS 3070 - Contemporary Black Social and Political Thought 3 s.h.
• POLS 3094 - Special Topics in Political Theory 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.

American Government & Politics: 3 s.h.

Select one:

• POLS 2194 - Special Topics in American Government and Politics 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.
• POLS 2300 - Introduction to American Public Administration 3 s.h.
• POLS 2360 - U.S. Public Policy 3 s.h.
• POLS 2370 - American Social Welfare Policies and Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 2380 - Introduction to Energy Science and Policy for Sustainability 3 s.h.
• POLS 2400 - Law, Courts and Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 3160 - Presidential Election Campaigns 3 s.h.
• POLS 3180 - Social Movements in U.S. Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 3194 - Special Topics in American Government and Politics 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.
• POLS 3220 - Governing New York State 3 s.h.
• POLS 3230 - U.S. Congress 3 s.h.
• POLS 3240 - U.S. Presidency 3 s.h.
• POLS 3250 - Political Parties and Elections 3 s.h.
• POLS 3350 - Environmental Politics and Policy 3 s.h.
• POLS 3410 - American Constitutional Development 3 s.h.
• POLS 3420 - Civil Rights and Liberties 3 s.h.

Comparative Government: 3 s.h.

Select one:

• POLS 2560 - African Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 2580 - Latin American Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 2594 - Special Topics in Comparative Government 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.
• POLS 3500 - Comparative Public Policy 3 s.h.
• POLS 3510 - China, Japan, & Korea Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 3520 - Terrorism 3 s.h.
• POLS 3530 - Immigration and Citizenship 3 s.h.
• POLS 3540 - European Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 3550 - Civil Wars and their Consequences 3 s.h.
• POLS 3570 - Religion and Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 3594 - Special Topics in Comparative Government 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.

International Relations: 3 s.h.

Select one:

• POLS 2810 - International Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 2840 - U.S. Foreign Policy 3 s.h.
• POLS 2894 - Special Topics in International Relations 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.
• POLS 3800 - Model UN 3 s.h.
• POLS 3830 - International Political Economy 3 s.h.
• POLS 3880 - International Human Rights 3 s.h.
• POLS 3894 - Special Topics in International Relations 1 s.h. - 12 s.h.

Political Science Electives: 9 s.h.

Select any upper division (3000 level or higher) POLS coursework. A maximum of 3 s.h. may be applied from POLS 3993 , POLS 3995 , or POLS 3999 .

Capstone Requirement: 3 s.h.

• POLS 3994 - Special Topics in Political Science 3 s.h.
• POLS 3999 - Independent Study in Political Science 1 s.h. - 6 s.h. *

• *with chair approval.

• POLS 4300 - Public Policy Analysis 3 s.h.
• POLS 4500 - Political Development: Problems of Nation-Building 3 s.h.
• POLS 4600 - Film and Politics 3 s.h.
• POLS 4800 - International Law and Organizations 3 s.h.
• POLS 4998 - Seminar in Political Science 3 s.h.

Note:

1. Upper division internships (POLS 3697 ) may count as a max. of 6 s.h. toward completion of degree.

2. Students are strongly encouraged to take STAT 1010  to fulfill their General Education Math requirement.