Political Science*

Description

Do you have an interest in understanding how political systems work? Take this opportunity to explore power and politics in the U.S. and abroad, and link your other Interdisciplinary Studies field to important public issues.

The concentration in political science offers students exposure to the skills and knowledge that will help them participate effectively as citizens in a democratic political system and flourish in the rapidly developing globalization of the world's political institutions, cultures and economies.

The program provides students with an introduction to the tools and skills necessary to link theory with real-world problems and issues.

Courses in constitutional law or covering the U.S. Supreme Court as part of the minor can benefit those interested in law school.

Requirements

• Students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
• A minimum of 6 upper division credit hours must be taken in courses offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
• All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
• No more than 3 hours of POS 484 Internship and 3 hours of POS 499 Individualized Instruction may be applied to the concentration.
• Students may not pair the Political Science concentration with the International Studies OR Civic Education concentrations.
• M - Course transfer equivalent available from Maricopa County Community College District, details are provided on the Transfer Information below.

Core 6 Hours
Select in consultation with an advisor.

POS 110 American Government and Politics, SB (3) M OR POS 310 American National Government, SB (3) (Credit allowed for only POL 110, 310, POS 110 or 310)

POS 150 Comparative Government, SB & G (3) OR POS 350 Comparative Politics (SB & G)

POS 160 Global Politics, SB & G (3) or POS 360 World Politics, SB & G (3)(Credit allowed for only POL 160, POS 160 or 360 or POL 360)

POS 210 Political Ideologies, SB (3)M

Upper Division Electives
9 to 12 POS upper division hours required depending upon core courses selected.
Select in consultation with a Political Science advisor. 

(NOT FROM POS 110, POS 211, POS 310)