Political Science Major, B.S. or B.A.

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Degree offered at: Campbellsville

The major and minor curriculum patterns are drawn from contemporary fields of political science and allow for a wide range of course selection. The student will be provided with as much exposure to the areas of political science as possible within the framework of the student’s interest and career objectives.

Core Requirements: 18 Hours

Take each course listed below:

POL 110 - American Government Credits: 3
POL 361 - Social Statistics Credits: 3
POL 362 - Methods of Research Credits: 3
POL 482 - Western Political Philosophy Credits: 3
POL 499 - Senior Seminar Credits: 3

Choose one course from this list:

POL 341 - Comparative Government Credits: 3
POL 352 - International Relations Credits: 3

Electives: 18 Hours

Choose six courses from this list:

POL 122 - State and Kentucky Government Credits: 3
POL 201 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: 3
POL 315 - World Geography Credits: 3
POL 320 - Environmental Politics Credits: 3
OR
ENV 320 - Environmental Politics Credits: 3
POL 336 - Modern Presidency Credits: 3
POL 341 - Comparative Government Credits: 3
POL 345 - Topics in Democratization Credits: 3
POL 351 - American Diplomacy Credits: 3
POL 352 - International Relations Credits: 3
POL 355 - Global Human Rights Credits: 3
POL 375 - Politics and Film Credits: 3
OR
FLM 375 - Politics and Film Credits: 3
POL 382 - American Constitutional Development Credits: 3
POL 405 - Terrorism Studies Credits: 3
POL 430 - Public Administration Credits: 3
POL 431 - Civil Liberties Credits: 3
POL 442 - Political Geography Credits: 3
POL 451 - Political Parties Credits: 3
POL 453 - Public Opinion Credits: 3
POL 465 - International Organizations Credits: 3
POL 480 - Special Topics Credits: 3
POL 485 - Independent Study Credits: 3
POL 495 - Practicum in Political Science Credits: 3