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Political Science, Minor

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Return to: 3470 Department of Political Science

Students wishing to minor in political science should take 15 semester hours of political science courses at the 3000 level or above.

Minor Requirements

Students seeking to take a minor in political science/pre-law should take

POLS 3140 - Judicial Process and Courts 3 Credit Hours
POLS 4130 - American Constitutional Law 3 Credit Hours
POLS 4131 - Civil Liberties and Rights 3 Credit Hours

Two courses from

POLS 3110 - State Government 3 Credit Hours
POLS 3145 - Introduction to American Law 3 Credit Hours
POLS 3170 - American Legislative Process 3 Credit Hours
POLS 4157 - Politics of the Civil Rights Movement 3 Credit Hours
POLS 4180 - American Chief Executives 3 Credit Hours
POLS 4420 - International Law 3 Credit Hours
POLS 4427 - Politics of International Human Rights 3 Credit Hours
POLS 4570 - American Political Thought 3 Credit Hours

Political Science/International Affairs

Students seeking to take a minor in political science/international affairs should take

POLS 2401 - Global Issues 3 Credit Hours (if not taken in Area E)]
POLS 3200 - Comparative Politics 3 Credit Hours
POLS 3400 - International Politics 3 Credit Hours and nine additional hours at the 3000 level or above in comparative or international politics.

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