Government, Policy, and Law, B.A.
Courses consist of American political institutions; comparative politics; political theory; global politics; and American and international law. Students will be introduced to political concepts, political behaviour, policy issues, and structures of government within societies and among nations.
A degree in Government, Policy, and Law allows students to prepare for active citizenship, careers and advanced training in politics, law and related fields on both a national and international stage. Students should expect to gain a perspective on the many facets of government and politics in the United States and abroad, as well as the relationships among those governments.
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Major in Government, Policy, and Law, BA
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CORE COURSES12 hours
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Introduction to American Government (C- minimum grade)
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Introduction to Comparative Political Systems (C- minimum grade)
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Introduction to Political Theory (C- minimum grade)
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Introduction to Global Politics (C- minimum grade)
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ADVANCED ELECTIVES - Choose 15 hours from:15 hours
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Any 3-level GOVT course(s)
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Any 4-level GOVT course(s)
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OTHER ELECTIVES - Choose 9 hours from:9 hours
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Any 1-level GOVT course(s)
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Any 2-level GOVT course(s)
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Any 3-level GOVT course(s)
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Any 4-level GOVT course(s)
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CAPSTONE COURSES6 hours
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Majors must complete 6 credits of GOVT capstone experience, earning a C- or better in each of the two courses. A capstone experience is a GOVT course that carries a 400-level designation, except for GOVT 408 or internship. Transfer electives also will not count as capstone credit. Majors must have completed 75 total credits and 27 GOVT credits prior to enrolling in a capstone course. 400-level GOVT courses taken prior to completing 75 total credits and 27 GOVT credits will count as Advanced or Other Electives, not as a capstone.
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Total hours42 hours -