Political Science Minor
The minor in political science teaches you how collective decisions are made—and how you can have a role in them—across all the arenas of your life. Our program prioritizes a concrete skill set of critical thinking, analytic and writing abilities, and sharp communication.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Political science courses | 8 | |
| Upper-division political science courses 1 | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
| 1 | Only 6 credits may be in Research: [Topic] (PS 401), Reading and Conference: [Topic] (PS 405), and Workshop: [Topic] (PS 408). |
All credits must be taken for letter grades and passed with grades of C– or better. As many as 8 credits may be transferred from another institution.
PS 400M, Thesis (PS 403), Internship: [Topic] (PS 404), Terminal Project (PS 409), Honors Thesis Prospectus (PS 411), and Overseas Study: Internships (OINT 488) do not count toward the minor. The minor in political science does not have a subfield requirement.