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Program checklist · B.A.

Political Science, B.A.

Marist College · Poughkeepsie, NY

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
44.0502
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
192819
CourseShelf checklist
CK_192819_c8f1c32a
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

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    1.0 Course Requirements: 49 cr

    6 items
    1. POSC 110L
      American National Government 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. POSC 111L
      Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. POSC 112L
      Introduction to Political Theory 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. POSC 113L
      International Relations 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. POSC 235L
      Political Research Methods 4 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. POSC 477L
      Capping: Law and Morality 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    One 200-Level Political Theory Course from: 3 cr

    3 items
    1. POSC 218L
      American Political Thought 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. POSC 232L
      Classical Political Thought 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. POSC 233L
      Modern Political Thought 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    One 200-Level Global Politics Course from: 3 cr

    6 items
    1. POSC 213L
      Politics of Human Rights 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. POSC 236L
      Politics of Developing Areas 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. POSC 251L
      European Politics 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. POSC 252L
      Comparative Politics of Eastern Europe and Russia 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. POSC 280L
      Model United Nations 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. POSC 290L
      International Law and Organization 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    One 200-Level American Politics Course from: 3 cr

    7 items
    1. POSC 202L
      Environmental Politics and Policy 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    2. POSC 210L
      Constitutional Law: National Powers 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    3. POSC 211L
      American State and Local Politics 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    4. POSC 212L
      Citizens and Political Organizations 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    5. POSC 214L
      Gender and the Law 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    6. POSC 240L
      Introduction to Public Policy 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course
    7. POSC 289L
      Public Opinion and Politics 3 Credit(s)
      Not resolved to a course

    300-Level Course Requirement: 6 cr

    0 items

      Requirements

      9 items
      1. POSC 300L
        US Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. POSC 302L
        Political Social Movements 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. POSC 304L
        Public Administration 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. POSC 312L
        History of the American Presidency 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. POSC 322L
        Policy Implementation 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      6. POSC 338L
        Political Communication and Politics 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      7. POSC 342L
        Survey Research & Political Data Analysis 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      8. POSC 360L
        Congress Today 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      9. POSC 303L
        Politics of Prejudice 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Requirements

      4 items
      1. POSC 310L
        Race and Political Thought 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. POSC 320L
        Feminist Political Thought 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. POSC 321L
        Contemporary Political Theory 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. POSC 340L
        Marx and Marxism 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Requirements

      6 items
      1. POSC 309L
        Global Terrorism and Conflict 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. POSC 325L
        International Political Economy 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      3. POSC 327L
        Democracies and Dictatorships 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      4. POSC 350L
        Latin American Politics 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      5. POSC 351L
        African Politics 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course
      6. POSC 355L
        The History and Politics of the Modern Middle East 3 Credit(s)
        Not resolved to a course

      Political Science Electives: 15 cr

      0 items

        Requirements

        9 items
        1. POSC 102L
          Introduction to Law 3 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course
        2. POSC 103L
          Introduction to Global Issues 3 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course
        3. POSC 105L
          Origins of the American Legal System 3 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course
        4. POSC 217L
          Catholics in the U.S. 3 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course
        5. POSC 221L
          Law and Society 3 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course
        6. POSC 266L
          Italian-American Experience 3 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course
        7. POSC 285L
          The History and Political Culture of Ireland 3 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course
        8. No more than 6 internship credits can be used.
          Not resolved to a course
        9. POSC 477L
          Capping: Law and Morality 3 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course

        2.0 Related Fields: 3 cr

        1 item
        1. CMPT 103L
          Technology for the 21st Century 3 Credit(s)
          Not resolved to a course
          or: ENSC 230L - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s)

        3.0 Core/Liberal Studies Requirements

        0 items

          3.1 Foundation: 7 cr

          2 items
          1. FYS 101L
            First Year Seminar 4 Credit(s)
            Not resolved to a course
          2. ENG 120L
            Writing for College 3 Credit(s)
            Not resolved to a course

          3.2 Distribution

          0 items

            Requirements

            8 items
            1. PHIL 101L
              Philosophical Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            2. Ethics, Applied Ethics, or Religious Studies 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. History 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Literature 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            6. Mathematics 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            7. Natural Science 3 Credit(s)
              Not resolved to a course
            8. Social Science 0 Credit(s) (fulfilled by major field req.)
              Not resolved to a course

            Requirements

            1 item
            1. Courses addressing an interdisciplinary topic.
              Not resolved to a course

            4.0 Electives: 28 cr

            0 items

              Options for Political Science Majors

              6 items
              1. Marist Abroad Program - contact Director
                Not resolved to a course
              2. Legislative Internship - see Political Science Internship Coordinator
                Not resolved to a course
              3. Paralegal Program Certificate
                Not resolved to a course
              4. Teacher Education Program
                Not resolved to a course
              5. Participation in Washington or Albany Semester Program - see Political Science Internship Coordinator
                Not resolved to a course
              6. Political Science Internships - see Political Science Internship Coordinator
                Not resolved to a course

              Recommended Program Sequence for a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

              1 item
              1. Recommended Program Sequence for a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
                Not resolved to a course
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