Government and Political Affairs, B.A.
A degree in Government & Political Affairs 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 & Political Affairs, BA
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CORE COURSES12 hours
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Intro to American Government (C- minimum grade)
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Intro to Comparative Political Systems (C- minimum grade)
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Intro to Political Theory (C- minimum grade)
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Intro 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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Note, the requirement may not be satisfied with GOVT 111, GOVT 221, GOVT 231, GOVT 251
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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 -