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Program checklist · BA

Political Science, BA

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
BA
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Political science studies and evaluates theories and practices of politics and government at various levels-domestic, foreign, and international. Depending on the area studied, particular emphasis may be given to the role and performance of institutions and political systems, to the political behavior of individuals and groups, or to questions of a philosophical nature. Our program exposes students to theories and methods from the major political science subfields while still allowing students to focus on coursework in their personal interests in the discipline. Students acquire skills in critical and analytical thinking, writing and communication, and scientific reasoning that will prepare them for further study at the graduate level in political science as well as policy, sociology, or law. Students not wishing to pursue graduate level study can pursue careers in various fields, such as education, policy making, data analysis, and more.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_f751202d
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Program Requirements

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    University General Education Requirements

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      Harpur College Requirements

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        Major Requirements

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          Political Science BA Requirements

          10 items
          1. Ten Courses in Political Science:
            Not resolved to a course
          2. Choose three Political Science courses from three different subfields’ course lists*:
            Not resolved to a course
          3. American Politics Courses
            Not resolved to a course
          4. Political Theory Courses
            Not resolved to a course
          5. Comparative Politics Courses
            Not resolved to a course
          6. International Relations Courses
            Not resolved to a course
          7. Two 400-level Political Science Seminars taken in residence
            Not resolved to a course
          8. Four additional upper-level courses in Political Science
            Not resolved to a course
          9. One elective in Political Science**
            Not resolved to a course
          10. Four courses complimenting Political Science in at least three other Social Science Departments
            Not resolved to a course

          Notes

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            Political Science: Legal Studies BA Track Requirements

            10 items
            1. Ten Courses in Political Science*:
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Choose three Political Science courses from three different subfields’ course lists*:
              Not resolved to a course
            3. International Relations Courses
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Comparative Politics Courses
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Political Theory Courses
              Not resolved to a course
            6. American Politics Courses
              Not resolved to a course
            7. One elective in Political Science
              Not resolved to a course
            8. Two 400-level Political Science Seminars
              Not resolved to a course
            9. Four additional upper-level courses in Political Science
              Not resolved to a course
            10. Four courses complimenting Political Science in at least three other Social Science Departments
              Not resolved to a course

            Notes

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              Political Science: Global and International Affairs BA Track Requirements

              5 items
              1. Choose one political Science course in American Politics OR Political Theory
                Not resolved to a course
              2. Four Political Science courses in International Relations, one of which must be a 400-level seminar
                Not resolved to a course
              3. Four Political Science courses in Comparative Politics, one of which must be a 400-level seminar
                Not resolved to a course
              4. Four additional upper-level courses in Political Science
                Not resolved to a course
              5. Four courses complimenting Political Science in at least three other Social Science Departments
                Not resolved to a course

              Additional Information About the Program

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                Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2081&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0060.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.