Political Science B.A.

It is strongly recommended, but not required, that majors complete at least one lower division POL courses.

• POL 19xx First Year Seminar

Take at least one course from three of the four focus areas: political theory, American government, comparative government, and international relations. In addition to fulfilling the focus areas requirement, take any upper division POL courses, excluding the Capstone, to reach 24 upper division credits from the following options.

The political science capstone provides students with a unique opportunity to reflect on, articulate, share, and build on their individual experiences in the major. It invites students to reflect on what they have learned as political science majors; to demonstrate their knowledge through the preparation of a portfolio of materials; and to think about how the knowledge, skills, and insights acquired in their major experience can be used and applied outside of the University.

Students who double major and choose to complete the capstone requirement in their other major may waive the political science BA capstone, but are still responsible for taking a minimum of 36 credits towards the political science BA.

Students are required to take one upper division writing intensive course within the major. If that requirement has not been satisfied within the core major requirements, students must choose one course from the following list. Some of these courses may also fulfill other major requirements.