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Program checklist · B.A./ B.S.

Political Science, B.A./ B.S.

SUNY College at Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NY

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Program
Award
B.A./ B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 University Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Political Science students acquire the knowledge and skills to understand how governments operate, become active citizens capable of enacting change, and enhance their writing, analytical, and public speaking abilities. They take introductory courses in American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Law, and Political Thought, along with advanced courses that allow them to specialize based on their interests. Highly accomplished students are eligible for induction into Pi Sigma Alpha, the national Political Science Honor Society.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196246
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196246_26e3cf6e
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Major Departmental Requirements 42 Credits

6 items
  1. PSC 100
  2. PSC 120
  3. PSC 220
  4. PSC 231
  5. PSC 290
  6. PSC 311

U.S. Politics and Public Policy: (3 cr.)

6 items
  1. PSC 343
  2. PSC 344
  3. PSC 345
  4. PSC 352
  5. PSC 354
  6. PSC 356

Law and Political Thought: (3 cr.)

9 items
  1. PSC 355
    Topics in Law (1 to 3 cr.)
    As published: “Topics in Law (1 to 3 cr.) (3 cr.)”
  2. PSC 359
  3. PSC 371
  4. PSC 372
  5. PSC 375
  6. PSC 379
  7. PSC 390
  8. PSC 391
  9. PSC 393

Comparative and International Politics: (3 cr.)

6 items
  1. PSC 318
  2. PSC 320
  3. PSC 321
  4. PSC 327
  5. PSC 334
  6. PSC 357

Advanced Writing Requirement Seminar: (3 cr.)

2 items
  1. PSC 313
    Writing in Political Science (3 cr.)
    As published: “Writing in Political Science (3 cr.) (AWR)”
  2. PSC 314
    Legal Research and Writing (3 cr.)
    As published: “Legal Research and Writing (3 cr.) (AWR)”

Seminar: (3 cr.)

4 items
  1. PSC 451
  2. PSC 452
  3. PSC 457
  4. PSC 458

Additional Major Electives: (9 cr.)

0 items

    Additional Degree Requirements

    2 items
    1. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements , including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum , elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.
      Not resolved to a course
    Source. SUNY College at Plattsburgh, catalog 2026-2027 University Catalog — https://plattsburgh.catalog.acalog.com/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=5350. Captured page pages/0083.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.