📖Program Curriculum
The Political Science with American Politics Concentration is designed to give students of American Politics a more intensive experience with the diverse aspects of our political system. Students who choose this concentration are required to take two different 6 hour internships which focus on differing aspects of the American political system. Students will work closely with their advisor to determine the appropriateness of these internships.
No grade below “C” will be acceptable in any Political Science or International Affairs course or any course in the major area for Political Science, Strategic & Security Studies, or International Affairs majors.
Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) - 42 hours
Refer to Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)
Area A1: No exceptions
Area A2: No exceptions
Area B: No exceptions
Area C: No exceptions
Area D: MATH 1401 (suggested for all POLS and IA majors to take in the core)
Area E: No exceptions
Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major - 18 hours
Required:
POLS 1101 - American Government
POLS 2101 - Introduction to Political Science
POLS 2401 - Global Issues
Choose one from the following:
BUSA 2810 - Legal Environment of Business
CRJU 1100 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics
JOUR 1010 - News Writing and Reporting
Choose one from the following:
COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
GNST 2140 - Introduction to Gender Studies
PHIL 2200 - Ethics from a Global Perspective
POLS 2301 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 2601 - Introduction to Social Science Research Methods
Choose one from the following:
HIST 2xxx
PHIL 2500 - Logic
POLS 2315 - Introduction to Western Political Thought
SOCI 1xxx
Major Requirements - 60 hours
Required Courses
POLS 3600 - Political Science Research Methods
POLS 4470 - Senior Seminar in Political Science
American Politics Course (31/41XX)
International Affairs Course (32/42XX)
Political Theory Course (33/43XX)
POLS 4485B - Internship in Political Science (12 hours total)
Foundation Courses - 9 hours
Choose one from the following:
POLS 3122 - Political Parties and Election
POLS 3123 - The Road to the White House
POLS 3124 - The Road to the Congress
Choose one from the following:
POLS 3106 - State and Local Government
POLS 4110 - Congress
POLS 4111 - American Presidency
Choose one from the following:
POLS 3302 - Political Socialization and Public Opinion
POLS 3303 - Political Behavior
Political Science Electives - 15 hours
POLS 31xx/41xx
POLS 31xx/41xx
POLS 31xx/41xx, 33xx/43xx
POLS 31xx/41xx, 33xx/43xx
POLS 3xxx/4xxx
Electives - 9 hours
9 hours of electives
Other Requirements
US and Georgia History Requirements
US and Georgia Constitution Requirements
Regents’ Skills Program Requirements
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