The study of political science is the traditional choice for those considering law school. Courses also provide preparation for careers in government service, including internationally oriented paths, such as the foreign service, intelligence and foreign aid, and development agencies. Political science students are also prepared for domestic political careers, such as consulting, research, polling, policy and regulatory analysis, and political campaign staff roles.

Courses

All students seeking a Minor in Political Science are required to complete PLSC 2003 - American National Government and PLSC 2013 - Introduction to Comparative Politics, as well as:

Twelve hours from the courses below (at least 9 credit hours numbered 3000 or above):

• PLSC 2203 - State and Local Government
• PLSC 2813 - Introduction to International Relations and Global Studies
• PLSC 300V - Internship in Public Affairs
• PLSC 3103 - Public Administration
• PLSC 3203 - Introduction to Legal Studies
• PLSC 3243 - The Judicial Process
• PLSC 3253 - Urban Politics
• PLSC 3603 - Scope and Methods of Political Science
• PLSC 3823 - Theories of International Relations
• PLSC 4103 - Introduction to Urban Planning
• PLSC 4113 - Introduction to Urban Planning II
• PLSC 4143 - U.S. Environmental Politics and Policy
• PLSC 4153 - Public Policy
• PLSC 4193 - Administrative Law
• PLSC 4243 - Minority Politics
• PLSC 4253 - The U.S. Constitution I
• PLSC 4263 - The U.S. Constitution II
• PLSC 4373 - Political Communication