The curriculum in political science is directed toward an understanding of national and international governmental studies with particular emphasis on preparing students for graduate school, the study of law, and responsibilities in politics, administration, education, and public organizations.

Core Courses:

• 1101- Introduction to Political Science
• 1111- Classical Political Thought OR 1112- Modern Western Political Thought
• 4492- Senior Seminar capstone experience
• 1198-4498- Independent Studies (2-4 Hours)

3/4 Courses from each of the following areas:

Students majoring in Political Science may choose to concentrate in either International Relations or American Government. Students will select four courses from the subject in which they concentrate and three from the other subject area.

Recommended Courses:

• Computer Science
• Economics
• Literature
• Philosophy
• Psychology

Suggested First Year Schedule:

• 1101- Introduction to Political Science
• English Composition (based on Placement)
• Physical Education Activity or Military Science
• First-year seminar
• One course from: Foreign Language, Science, Social Science, Humanities

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Dual Majors- 50+ Hours

Political Science and Internationals Studies - Economics (56 Hours):

• 1101- Introduction to Political Science
• 1111- Classical Political Thought OR 1112- Modern Western Political Thought
• 4492- Senior Seminar capstone experience
• 3 Additional Political Science Courses
• Economics 2201, 3303, 3320, 4405
• Eight hours of Economics at the 3000 or 4000 level
• Statistics 2215, 2216

For more information contact: Dr. Smith, Political Science and International Studies or Dr. Law, Economics.

Political Science and International Studies - English (52 Hours):

• 1101- Introduction to Political Science
• 1111- Classical Political Thought OR 1112- Modern Western Political Thought
• 4492- Senior Seminar capstone experience
• 3 Additional Political Science Courses
• English 2221, 2222, 2223, 2224
• 3 Courses from:
  • English Genre
  • Major Themes and Special Topics listed under the English major
  • English major Figures and Groups

For more information contact: Dr. Smith, Political Science and International Studies or Dr. Deveny, Foreign Language.

Political Science and International Studies - Foreign Language (56 Hours):

Programs are available in French, German, and Spanish.

• 1101- Introduction to Political Science
• 1111- Classical Political Thought OR 1112- Modern Western Political Thought
• 4492- Senior Seminar capstone experience
• 3 Additional Political Science Courses
• Foreign Language 1101, 1102, 2211, 2212, 4410, (4410 must be taken at WMC)
• 3 Additional courses (only one may be in English)
• 1 Semester spent studying abroad. OR 1 Year in residence in a language house on campus.

For more information contact: Dr. Smith, Political Science and International Studies or Dr. Deveny, Foreign Language.

Political Science and International Studies - History:

• 1101- Introduction to Political Science
• 1111- Classical Political Thought OR 1112- Modern Western Political Thought
• 4492- Senior Seminar capstone experience
• 3 Additional Political Science Courses
• History 1105, 1106
• 4 Upper level History courses
• History 4492

For more information contact: Dr. Smith, Political Science and International Studies or C.P. Darcy, History.

Political Science and International Studies - Secondary (7-12) Teacher Certification (68 Hours):

• 1101- Introduction to Political Science
• 1111- Classical Political Thought OR 1112- Modern Western Political Thought
• 4492- Senior Seminar capstone experience
• 3 Additional Political Science Courses
• Education 1141, 2240, 3345
• Semester in Education 3327, 3329, 4432, 4434
• Psychology 1106, 3306

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