Political Science, B.A.

The graduation requirements are listed below. In addition, students select free electives to reach 120 credits overall required for the degree.  The department website provides an overview of the program, admission requirements for the major (when applicable), faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/political– science/programs.  

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (46 Credits)

All bachelor’s degree programs include liberal education (LEP) and writing (W) course requirements. To review more detailed information, please visit General Education (LEP) Degree Requirements.   

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (36 Credits)

(*) When up to three courses in the major/cognate may also satisfy LEP requirements, they are recommended below; only two courses within Explorations (T2) may be fulfilled by courses in the same subject.  

PSC 200 – Political Change and Conflict (T2CC)*
PSC 240 – Introduction to Political Thought (T2CE)*
PSC 260 – U.S. Government (T2AE)*
PSC 270 – International Relations (T2GA)*
PSC 365 – Research Methods in Political Science
3 credits of PSC at the 300 or 400-level in American Politics
3 credits of PSC at the 300 or 400-level in Comparative Politics
3 credits of PSC at the 300 or 400-level in International Relations
3 credits of PSC at the 300 or 400-level in Political Thought
6 credits of PSC at the 300 and 400-level
PSC 475 – Capstone Seminar OR
    HON 495 – Honors Thesis