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2020-2021 University Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]

Political Science - B.A.

Major Requirements:

Thirty-six or 42 semester hours, as determined by the requirements outlined in the concentrations options below.

Political Science Core Requirements

Concentrations

Students must complete one of the concentrations outlined below:

Political Philosophy

  • Four additional courses in political philosophy (x00-39).

International Affairs

(see also International Relations and Diplomacy - B.A. )

  • Four additional courses in world politics (x40-69)

Two years of a foreign language are strongly recommended, as are courses in economics and U.S. history.

Political Studies

  • Four additional courses in American politics (x70-99).

Legal Thought

Required Courses:

Additional Requirements

A minimum of one-half the courses in the major field must be completed at Dominican.

Internships and study abroad are not required for the degree, but strongly encouraged for success in the field.