PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Substantive Knowledge: Political Science students will demonstrate substantive knowledge of institutions, processes and values that shape politics within and among states, and the major theories, concepts, foundations, and methodologies used in the study of politics. (UG 9)
• Critical Thinking: Political Science students will develop the capacity to think critically about local, state, national, and global politics. (UG 2)
• Effective Communication: Political Science students will be able to present and defend their ideas, the information that they have acquired, and the analyses developed while utilizing scholarly approaches in political science. (UG 1)
• Research Skills: Political Science students will demonstrate competency with basic tools underlying modern social and political science research, including proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative analysis, which will allow students to ask and answer basic political questions. (UG 3, UG 4)
• Engagement in Politics: Political Science students will be prepared for active citizenship and demonstrate an ongoing interest in local, state, national and global politics. (UG 7)

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Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

Minor GPA: 2.0 or higher

Minor Requirements

• Students must complete at least 6 credit hours in their minor from SRU
• A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above).
• A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Minor Requirement
Select six courses from the following:		18
POLS 101	American National Government
POLS 103	International Relations
POLS 200	State and Local Government
POLS 215	Introduction to Political Theory
POLS 223	Law and Courts
POLS 255	Introduction to Public Policy
POLS 263	Introduction to Comparative Politics
POLS 301	Organized Political Action
POLS 303	Seminar in Democracy
POLS 310	Political Science Research Toolkit
POLS 321	The Presidency
POLS 322	Model United Nations
POLS 325	The Congress
POLS 328	Assessing Public Opinion
POLS 333	The Political Film
POLS 351	Politics of Race
POLS 354	Seminar in Religion and Politics
POLS 356	Gay and Lesbian Politics
POLS 357	Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
POLS 359	Policy Analysis and Evaluation
POLS 364	Using Evidence to Solve Public Problems
POLS 365	International Political Economy
POLS 367	Foreign Policy and International Security
POLS 369	Politics of Developing Areas
POLS 372	Campaign Management & Strategy
POLS 375	Women and Politics
POLS 385	War and Political Violence
POLS 403	Constitutional Law
Total Hours		18

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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

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MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (68C)
This program is effective as of Fall 2019
Revised 10.20.2022
UCC 10.11.2022