A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- BA
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 45.1002
- Credits (computed from items)
- 212
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027
- Checklist type
- degree-program
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 167358
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_167358_5f3acd02
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Africana Studies Requirements
0 items
Introduction to Africana Studies
1 item
- 4
Approaches to the Field
11 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Exploring Intellectual Traditions and Cultural Production
10 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Understanding Society and Social Movements
14 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Political Science Requirements
0 items
Core Courses
major core · 5 items
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
- 4
Political Theory
5 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
Political Science Electives
electives · 1 item
- Complete three POLS courses at the 2000 level and above.Not resolved to a course12
Supporting Courses for Political Science
0 items
Mathematics
6 items
- Complete one of the following to fulfill the prerequisite for POLS 2400:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
- 1
- 4
Integrative Requirements
0 items
Integrative Courses
0 items
Complete one course from each discipline.
0 items
Africana Studies
1 item
- 4
Political Science
4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
Capstone Requirement
4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- As published: “Capstone (if POLS 4701 or 4703 is chosen, choose an additional AFCS elective above 2000 level)”4
- 4
Concentration in American Political Institutions
concentration · 6 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
- 4
- 4
- 12
Concentration in Campaigns and Elections
concentration · 0 items
Required Courses
2 items
- 4
- 4
Campaigns and Elections Electives
electives · 4 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Comparative Politics
concentration · 0 items
Theoretical Requirement
7 items
- Complete two of the following:Not resolved to a course8
- 4
Regional Requirements
3 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
- 4
Experiential/Practicum Requirement
4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
Concentration in Identity, Culture, and Politics
concentration · 0 items
Core Course
major core · 1 item
- 4
Electives
electives · 6 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
Concentration in International Relations and Diplomacy
concentration · 0 items
Experiential/Practicum Requirement
4 items
- Complete one of the following:Not resolved to a course4
- 4
Core Courses
major core · 5 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- As published: “International Political Economy”4
- 4
Concentration in Law and Legal Studies
concentration · 8 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
- 4
- As published: “U.S. Constitutional Law”4
- 12
Concentration in Public Policy
concentration · 0 items
Core Requirement
major core · 1 item
- 4
Electives
electives · 5 items
- Complete three of the following:Not resolved to a course12
- 4
- 4
- 4
Concentration in Security Studies
concentration · 6 items
- Complete four of the following:Not resolved to a course16
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