Undergraduate Programs
The Department offers a variety of programs and degrees at the undergraduate level. The Department provides the BA and BS degree in political science and in public administration as well as a comprehensive degree in political science.
A major in political science requires 36 hours (12 courses)
for the BA degree and 45 hours for the BS degree. The Department's
offerings are divided into six subfields:
- American Politics
- Public Administration
- Comparative Politics
- Empirical Political Science
- International Relations
- Political Theory
A major in public administration requires 45-50 hours including a required series of core courses and electives totaling 18 hours selected from specified courses.
A minor in political science or public administration consists of 18 hours
including PLS 101. Click on any of the hyperlinks below to obtain specific
degree information.
Majors Offered:
Minors Offered:
Asian Studies
International Relations
Political Science
Public Administration
Public Law
Law and Society
Graduate Programs
The Political Science Department also offers two
graduate degrees: the
Master of Public
Administration and the
Master of International
Affairs and Administration. The MPA program, accredited by the
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, is
designed to prepare students for careers in public service and to provide
professional development for administrators of public agencies and
non-profit organizations. The MIAA program is tailored to meet the
needs of students interested in pursuing careers in international affairs
in the public or private sector. It is also designed to prepare
students wishing to continue their graduate education at the doctoral
level in political science, international relations, and other related
fields. Both programs require a minimum of 39 semester hours.