Political Science Major and Minor Requirements

Paul R. Petterson, Chairman;
W. L. Brown-Foster, J. Duquette, G. E. El-Eid, A. C. Moran, A. G. Smith, M. A. Triebwasser.
(Dept. Phone (860) 832-2967; Fax (860) 832-3013.)

Major in Political Science, B.A.

36 credits in Political Science, as follows: PS104 or 110 and one course in each of the following areas--Political Theory; Comparative Government; International Relations and Organization; Public Law, Methodology and Organizational Behavior. COMM 360 may be applied to the 36-hour Political Science requirement. So may be, when approved in advance by the departmental chair, 6 credits from the fields of history, sociology, psychology, economics, geography, mathematics, and statistics.

Major in Political Science with Specialization in Public Administration, B.A.

36 credits in Political Science, as follows: PS110, 230, 340; 3 credits in Economics (except Economics concentrates); PS344 or 446 and PS331 or 332. Six (6) credits from PS480-481 or 482-483, 490-491, or approved 400-level courses in Political Science and related fields. Twelve (12) credits of electives from Political Science, or from fields directly related to Public Administration, with prior approval from the department adviser. Students must also complete a concentration in an area relevant to Public Administration.

Concentration in Political Science, B.A.

18 credits, of which at least 15 must be in Political Science; the remaining credits may be earned in a discipline relevant to Political Science.

Concentration in Political Science, B.S.

18 credits, including PS104 or 110. Credit for not more than 6 credits toward a Political Science concentration may be granted, with approval of the department chair, from those areas listed as options under the major.

Credit will be given for COMM 360 or Parliamentary Law and Politics, as a Political Science elective in any of the above programs.