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POLITICAL SCIENCE (BA)
Undergraduate Degree - Political Science (BA)
Program: Political Science (BA)
Program Level: Undergraduate
Award Type: Bachelor of Arts
Start Term: FQ68
College:
College of Social Science
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College of Social Science
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Undergraduate Programs
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Admission to the College of Social Science
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Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science Degrees
Department:
Department of Political Science
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Department of Political Science
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Undergraduate Programs
Excerpt from the official Academic Programs Catalog:
Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.
Following this section are the requirements as represented in Degree Navigator, St. Elber University online advising tool. The Degree Navigator section is only available for programs using Degree Navigator for degree certification.
College of Social Science
Department of Political Science
Undergraduate Programs
Political Science - General
Required Credits: 120 Program Version: FS19
Requirement 1: University Tier I Writing
University Tier I Writing: 1 course from WRA101, WRA195H, LB133, MC111, MC112, RCAH111
Requirement 2: University Mathematics
University Mathematics: The required number of courses from 1 of the following sets of courses
MTH2: 1 course
At least 1 course from LB117, MTH116, MTHRQMT, MTHWAIV1, MTHWAIV2, Mathematics Pre-Matriculation, Mathematics Post-Matriculation
MTH1: 2 courses
At least 1 course from MTH103, MTH103WAIV
At least 1 course from MTH114, MTH124, MTH132, MTH152H, MTH201, STT200, STT201
MTH4: 2 courses
At least 1 course from MTH101, MTH102
At least 1 course from STT200, STT201
MTH3: 2 courses
At least 2 courses from MTH101, MTH102, MTH103, MTH103WAIV
MTH5: 3 courses
At least 2 courses from MTH103A, MTH103B
At least 1 course from MTH101, MTH102, MTH114, MTH124, MTH132, MTH152H, MTH201, STT200, STT201
Requirement 3: University IAH201 - IAH210
University IAH201 - IAH210: 4 credits from IAH201, IAH202, IAH203, IAH204, IAH205, IAH206, IAH207, IAH208, IAH209, IAH210, RCAH201, ANY IAH BELOW 211
Requirement 4: University IAH211 or higher
University IAH211 or higher: 4 credits from IAH211A, IAH211B, IAH211C, IAH211D, IAH221A, IAH221B, IAH221C, IAH231A, IAH231B, IAH231C, IAH241A, IAH241B, IAH241C, IAH241D, IAH241E, IAH241F, IAH241G, RCAH202, TRANSFER IAH, ANY IAH211 OR HIGHER, approved LB courses
Requirement 5: University ISS200 Series
University ISS200 Series: 4 credits from ISS210, ISS215, ISS220, ISS225, ISS230, ISS235, MC201, TRANSFER ISS 200 LEVEL, ANY ISS 200 LEVEL
Requirement 6: University ISS300 Series
University ISS300 Series: 4 credits from ISS305, ISS308, ISS310, ISS315, ISS318, ISS320, ISS325, ISS327, ISS328, ISS330A, ISS330B, ISS330C, ISS335, ISS336, MC202, ANY ISS 300 LEVEL, approved LB courses
Requirement 7: University ISB
University ISB: 3 credits from ISB200, ISB201, ISB202, ISB204, TRANSFER ISB, ISB ALTERNATIVE TRACK, ANY 3 CREDIT ISB COURSE
Requirement 8: University ISP
University ISP: 3 credits from ISP203A, ISP203B, ISP205, ISP207, ISP209, ISP213H, ISP215, ISP217, ISP220, ISP221, TRANSFER ISP, ISP ALTERNATIVE TRACK, ANY 3 CREDIT ISP COURSE
Requirement 9: University Laboratory Experience
University Laboratory Experience: The required number of credits from 1 of the following sets of courses
Univ Lab: 2 credits
At least 2 credits from ISB201L, ISB208L, ISP203L, ISP205L, ISP207L, ISP209L, ISP217L, ANY 2 CREDIT ISB/ISP LAB, LAB EXPERIENCE ALTERNATIVE TRACK, TRANSFER LAB
Alternative: 2 credits
At least 1 credit from ISB201L, ISB208L, ISP203L, ISP205L, ISP207L, ISP209L, ISP217L, ANY 2 CREDIT ISB/ISP LAB, LAB EXPERIENCE ALTERNATIVE TRACK, TRANSFER LAB
At least 1 credit from an Alternative Track Lab credit
Requirement 10: University Diversity Distribution
University Diversity Distribution: A total 2 courses
At least 1 course from NationalIAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity or both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity
At least 1 course from InternationalIAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity or both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity
Conditions:
University Diversity Distribution: No more than 1 course from IAH or ISS emphasizing both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity in Requirement(s) 10
Requirement 11: Major - Political Science - Survey
Major - Political Science - Survey: 2 courses from PLS100, PLS140, PLS160, PLS170
Requirement 12: Major - Political Science - Introduction
Major - Political Science - Introduction: 3 courses from PLS200, PLS201, PLS392
Requirement 13: Major - Political Science - Tier II Writing
Major - Political Science - Tier II Writing: 1 course from PLS422
Requirement 14: Major - Political Science - Upper Level Electives
Major - Political Science - Upper Level Electives: 4 courses from PLS courses at the 300 - 400 level
Conditions:
Major - Political Science - Upper Level Electives: No more than 1 course from PLS494, PLS495 in Requirement(s) 14
Requirement 15: Major Distribution
Major Distribution: 33 credits from Political Science courses
Requirement 16: Major - Political Science - Distribution - American Government and Politics
Major - Political Science - Distribution - American Government and Politics: 2 courses from American Government and Politics courses
Requirement 17: Major - Political Science - Distribution - Methods of Political Analysis
Major - Political Science - Distribution - Methods of Political Analysis: 2 courses from Methods of Political Analysis courses
Requirement 18: Major - Political Science - Distribution - International Relations and Comparative Politics
Major - Political Science - Distribution - International Relations and Comparative Politics: 2 courses from International and Comparative Politics courses
Requirement 19: Major - Political Science - Distribution - Political Theory and Philosophy
Major - Political Science - Distribution - Political Theory and Philosophy: 2 courses from Political Theory and Philosophy courses
Requirement 20: College - Social Science - Experiential Learning
College - Social Science - Experiential Learning: 3 credits from an experiential learning course as approved by the College of Social Science.
Requirement 21: College - Social Science - Interdisciplinary Minor
College - Social Science - Interdisciplinary Minor: 15 credits from an interdisciplinary minor as approved by the College of Social Science.
Requirement 22: College - Social Science - STEM
College - Social Science - STEM: 6 credits from Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics courses as approved by the College of Social Science., and prematriculation STEM approved.
Requirement 23: College Distribution
College Distribution: 30 credits from courses at the 300 level and above.
Requirement 24: Electives
Electives: 0 credits from Electives at Michigan State University and transfer coursework. This number can change based on the credits of the coursework taken to fulfill University, College, and Major requirements. Please contact your academic advisor with any questions.
Requirement 25: University Residency
University Residency: 30 credits from St. Elber University coursework, 27 credits from St. Elber University courses taken after reaching junior standing, 20 credits from courses offered by St. Elber University while admitted to major & 20 of the last 30 credits must be St. Elber University courses. Please see academic advisor.
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