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Program checklist · Bachelor of Arts

Political Science (POLA) - BA Major

Winona State University · Winona, MN

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Program
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
0191
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
36 credits Minor (or additional major if non-dual degree seeking) required. 2.0 GPA required. Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted. At least 15 credits (5 courses) must be taken at the 300/400-level. Double majors in Political Science & Public Administration must complete 15 credits of non-duplicative coursework. Political Science Major Map Overview Political science examines political ideas, institutions, processes, and behavior at the local, national, and international levels. As one of the social sciences, political science seeks to understand and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions. A major in political science provides students with the tools necessary to engage as citizens in an increasingly global, interdependent, and diverse world. The program stresses critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving, written and oral communication skills that are beneficial in any profession. At the completion of the degree, students should be able to: (1) understand political institutions and processes of governing; (2) understand and apply political theories, research methods, and approaches; (3) identify the dynamics of politics, power, and citizenship in contemporary decision-making arenas; and (4) communicate effectively. Political science is made up of four main subfields: American politics, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Students are encouraged to work with their advisor in designing the curricular path that best suits their interests. For example, students interested in law school can focus on the public law and legal studies courses in the American politics category, whereas students seeking careers in development work or foreign service might take courses in comparative politics and international relations. The public service emphasis of the American politics category is ideal for students interested in civic engagement and public policy.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
175272
CourseShelf checklist
CK_175272_1195516d
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Required Courses (12 credits)

4 items
  1. POLS 120
    3
  2. ◆ POLS 280 - Introduction to Political Analysis
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  3. ◆ POLS 410 - Political Research Seminar
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  4. POLS 416
    Internship Program
    As published: “Internship Program (1-12 credits) (3 credits required)”
    1-12

Political Science Subfields - Breadth Requirement (12 credits)

0 items

    American Politics (3 credits)

    5 items
    1. △ POLS 321 - American Presidency
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. △ POLS 322 - Political Parties, Interest Groups, & Movements
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    3. △ POLS 330 - Race & American Politics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. △ POLS 333 - Media and Politics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. ◎ POLS 360 - American Congress
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    American Politics - Public Service Emphasis

    7 items
    1. POLS 218
      3
    2. POLS 221
      3
    3. POLS 228
      3
    4. POLS 340
      3
    5. POLS 341
      3
    6. △ POLS 425 - Policy Studies
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. ◎ POLS 426 - Politics of Public Budgeting
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    American Politics - Public Law Emphasis

    6 items
    1. POLS 220
      3
    2. POLS 227
      3
    3. POLS 320
      3
    4. POLS 419
      3
    5. POLS 420
      3
    6. ◎ POLS 421 - The First Amendment
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Comparative Politics (3 credits)

    10 items
    1. POLS 135
      3
    2. POLS 224
      3
    3. POLS 225
      3
    4. POLS 240
      3
    5. POLS 332
      3
    6. POLS 335
      3
    7. POLS 337
      3
    8. POLS 343
      3
    9. POLS 390
      3
    10. △ POLS 475 - Challenges of Democracy
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    International Relations (3 credits)

    8 items
    1. POLS 130
      3
    2. POLS 205
      3
    3. POLS 342
      3
    4. ◎ POLS 346 - International Law
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. △ POLS 347 - International Organizations
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. POLS 422
      3
    7. POLS 460
      3
    8. POLS 488
      3

    Political Theory (3 credits)

    6 items
    1. POLS 150
      3
    2. POLS 177
      Human Nature, Politics and Violence
      As published: “Human Nature, Politics and Violence (3 credits) (elective credit only)”
      3
    3. POLS 315
      3
    4. △ POLS 325 - History of Political Thought
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. ◎ POLS 355 - Political Ideologies
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. POLS 450
      3

    Research and Methodology

    2 items
    1. POLS 399
      1-3
    2. POLS 401
      1-3

    Electives (12 credits)

    0 items

      Dual Degrees

      0 items

        Legend

        0 items
          Source. Winona State University, catalog 0191 — https://catalog.winona.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=41&poid=7478. Captured page pages/0191.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.