Minors Offered by the Department of Political Science
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The department of Political Science offers three minors, in American Politics, Political Theory, and in World Politics. Each course of study consists of 18 hours (one introductory-level course and five upper-level courses) as detailed below.
Minor in American Politics
| Courses | Hours Required |
|
PSCI 1100 or 1150 |
3 hours |
| Plus any five of the following:
PSCI 2222, 2243, 2245, 2251, 2255, 2256, 2259, 2262, 2265, 2266, 2267, 3241, 3244, 3247, 3249, 3250, 3252, 3253, 3254, 3260, 3893, 3891, 3897 |
15 hours |
| MINIMUM | 18 HOURS |
Minor in Political Theory
| Courses | Hours Required |
|
Political Science 1103 |
3 hours |
| Plus any five of the following:
PSCI 2202, 2203, 2205, 2207, 2207W, 2208, 2209, 2263, 3253, 3258, 3264W, 3271, 3272W, 3896, 4257 |
15 hours |
| MINIMUM | 18 HOURS |
Minor in World Politics
A student may stress comparative politics or international politics, or may mix the two in this minor.
| Courses | Hours Required |
|
Political Science 1101 or 1102 |
3 hours |
|
Plus any five of the following: |
15 hours |
|
MINIMUM |
18 HOURS |
To declare your minor in Political Science
You will obtain two major/minor declaration forms online, or in person at the Political Science Department office, Commons 355. You will declare which of the three areas you will be minoring in. Once the Director of Undergraduate Studies has signed both your Minor Declaration forms, leave one in Commons Center 355, and take the other to the A&S Academic Services office in Kirkland 311. If you have questions about this process or anything else related to declaring your major/minor, please do not hesitate to ask.
- Director of Undergraduate Studies Carrie Russell, Commons Center 359
- Chair of the Department Alan Wiseman, Commons Center 336
- Undergraduate Coordinator Tina Bembry, Commons Center 355
- All of the above can be reached at (615) 322-6222
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