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Program checklist · B.A.

Political Science

University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Greensboro, NC

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
45.1002
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199148
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199148_27722063
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Degree Program Requirements

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    University Requirements

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      General Education Requirements (MAC)

      general education · 0 items

        College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC)

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          Major Requirements

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            Core Courses

            major core · 4 items
            1. PSC 110
              American Politics 3
              As published: “American Politics”
            2. PSC 240
              The International System 3
              As published: “The International System”
            3. PSC 260
              Introduction to Comparative Politics 3
              As published: “Introduction to Comparative Politics”
            4. PSC 301
              Research Methods in Political Science 3
              As published: “Research Methods in Political Science”

            Political Theory

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              Select one course from the list below: *

              4 items
              1. PSC 270
                Introduction to Political Theory 3
                As published: “Introduction to Political Theory”
              2. PSC 271
                American Political Thought 3
                As published: “American Political Thought”
              3. PSC 375
                Democracy and Its Critics 3
                As published: “Democracy and Its Critics”
              4. PSC 376
                Critical Political Theory 3
                As published: “Critical Political Theory”

              American Politics Concentration Requirements

              concentration · 0 items

                Select 12 credits from the following:

                10 items
                1. PSC 322
                  American State Politics 3
                  As published: “American State Politics”
                2. PSC 327
                  American Political Parties 3
                  As published: “American Political Parties”
                3. PSC 328
                  North Carolina and Southern Politics 3
                  As published: “North Carolina and Southern Politics”
                4. PSC 329
                  American Interest Group Politics 3
                  As published: “American Interest Group Politics”
                5. PSC 330
                  Internship in Campaigns and Elections 3
                  As published: “Internship in Campaigns and Elections”
                6. PSC 332
                  Elections and Voting 3
                  As published: “Elections and Voting”
                7. PSC 333
                  The U.S. Congress 3
                  As published: “The U.S. Congress”
                8. PSC 334
                  The American Presidency 3
                  As published: “The American Presidency”
                9. PSC 337
                  Politics and the Media 3
                  As published: “Politics and the Media”
                10. PSC 355M
                  Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Political Economy 3
                  As published: “Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Political Economy”

                Civic Leadership and Engagement Concentration Requirements

                concentration · 0 items

                  Required

                  1 item
                  1. PSC 370
                    Civic Leadership and Engagement 3
                    As published: “Civic Leadership and Engagement”

                  Select 4 courses from the list below:

                  8 items
                  1. PSC 309
                    Entrepreneurship in the Public Sector 3
                    As published: “Entrepreneurship in the Public Sector”
                  2. PSC 311
                    The Nonprofit Sector and Governance 3
                    As published: “The Nonprofit Sector and Governance”
                  3. PSC 323
                    Urban Politics 3
                    As published: “Urban Politics”
                  4. PSC 325
                    Community Development 3
                    As published: “Community Development”
                  5. PSC 330
                    Internship in Campaigns and Elections 3
                    As published: “Internship in Campaigns and Elections”
                  6. PSC 349
                    Human Rights and the Global Citizen 3
                    As published: “Human Rights and the Global Citizen”
                  7. PSC 399
                    Public Affairs Internship 1-3
                    As published: “Public Affairs Internship”
                  8. PSC 410
                    Topics in Public Policy 3
                    As published: “Topics in Public Policy”

                  Global Politics Concentration Requirements

                  concentration · 0 items

                    Select 12 credits, with at least 3 credits in each category, from the following:

                    0 items

                      Category A:

                      5 items
                      1. PSC 341
                        International Law 3
                        As published: “International Law”
                      2. PSC 342
                        American Foreign Policy 3
                        As published: “American Foreign Policy”
                      3. PSC 344
                        Politics of Globalization 3
                        As published: “Politics of Globalization”
                      4. PSC 347
                        International Security 3
                        As published: “International Security”
                      5. PSC 348
                        International Organization 3
                        As published: “International Organization”

                      Category B:

                      11 items
                      1. PSC 350
                        Democratic Political Systems 3
                        As published: “Democratic Political Systems”
                      2. PSC 352
                        Nationalism and Ethnic Politics 3
                        As published: “Nationalism and Ethnic Politics”
                      3. PSC 354
                        Post-Conflict Politics 3
                        As published: “Post-Conflict Politics”
                      4. PSC 355D
                        Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Politics of Industrial Societies 3
                        As published: “Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Politics of Industrial Societies”
                      5. PSC 355J
                        Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Middle East Politics 3
                        As published: “Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Middle East Politics”
                      6. PSC 355K
                        Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Russian Politics 3
                        As published: “Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Russian Politics”
                      7. PSC 355M
                        Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Political Economy 3
                        As published: “Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Political Economy”
                      8. PSC 355N
                        Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: European Union 3
                        As published: “Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: European Union”
                      9. PSC 355P
                        Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Politics of Latin America 3
                        As published: “Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Politics of Latin America”
                      10. PSC 391
                        African Political Systems 3
                        As published: “African Political Systems”
                      11. PSC 392
                        The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature 3
                        As published: “The Politics of South Africa Through Film and Literature”

                      Prelaw Concentration Requirements

                      concentration · 0 items

                        Required

                        1 item
                        1. PSC 316
                          Judicial Process 3
                          As published: “Judicial Process”

                        Select 9 credits of the following: *

                        12 items
                        1. PSC 270
                          Introduction to Political Theory 3
                          As published: “Introduction to Political Theory”
                        2. PSC 271
                          American Political Thought 3
                          As published: “American Political Thought”
                        3. PSC 280
                          Introduction to Law 3
                          As published: “Introduction to Law”
                        4. PSC 312
                          Environmental Law and Policy 3
                          As published: “Environmental Law and Policy”
                        5. PSC 313
                          Natural Resources Law and Policy 3
                          As published: “Natural Resources Law and Policy”
                        6. PSC 318
                          Constitutional Law 3
                          As published: “Constitutional Law”
                        7. PSC 320
                          Civil Liberties 3
                          As published: “Civil Liberties”
                        8. PSC 333
                          The U.S. Congress 3
                          As published: “The U.S. Congress”
                        9. PSC 334
                          The American Presidency 3
                          As published: “The American Presidency”
                        10. PSC 336
                          Women and the Law 3
                          As published: “Women and the Law”
                        11. PSC 375
                          Democracy and Its Critics 3
                          As published: “Democracy and Its Critics”
                        12. PSC 341
                          International Law 3
                          As published: “International Law”

                        Public Affairs Concentration Requirements

                        concentration · 0 items

                          Select 12 credits from the following:

                          12 items
                          1. PSC 210
                            Introduction to Health Policies 3
                            As published: “Introduction to Health Policies”
                          2. PSC 310
                            Public Administration 3
                            As published: “Public Administration”
                          3. PSC 311
                            The Nonprofit Sector and Governance 3
                            As published: “The Nonprofit Sector and Governance”
                          4. PSC 312
                            Environmental Law and Policy 3
                            As published: “Environmental Law and Policy”
                          5. PSC 316
                            Judicial Process 3
                            As published: “Judicial Process”
                          6. PSC 322
                            American State Politics 3
                            As published: “American State Politics”
                          7. PSC 323
                            Urban Politics 3
                            As published: “Urban Politics”
                          8. PSC 329
                            American Interest Group Politics 3
                            As published: “American Interest Group Politics”
                          9. PSC 333
                            The U.S. Congress 3
                            As published: “The U.S. Congress”
                          10. PSC 334
                            The American Presidency 3
                            As published: “The American Presidency”
                          11. PSC 399
                            Public Affairs Internship 1-3
                            As published: “Public Affairs Internship”
                          12. PSC 355M
                            Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Political Economy 3
                            As published: “Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Political Economy”

                          Teacher Licensure Requirements

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                            Additional Requirements for Teacher Licensure

                            5 items
                            1. ECO 201
                              Principles of Microeconomics 3
                              As published: “Principles of Microeconomics”
                              or: ECO 202 Principles of Macroeconomics
                            2. HIS 308
                              Navigating World History 3
                              As published: “Navigating World History”
                            3. HIS 316
                              Interpreting American History 3
                              As published: “Interpreting American History”
                            4. HIS 430
                              Historical Methods for Social Studies Teachers 3
                              As published: “Historical Methods for Social Studies Teachers”
                            5. HIS 440
                              Principles and Practices for Teaching History 3
                              As published: “Principles and Practices for Teaching History”

                            Choose one additional 300-level history course.

                            0 items

                              The following courses must be taken in a specified sequence, terminating in student teaching in the spring semester of the senior year. See the online Secondary Education Handbook for more information.

                              7 items
                              1. TED 435
                                Literacy in the Content Area 3
                                As published: “Literacy in the Content Area”
                              2. ERM 405
                                Measurement and Assessment in Teaching 3
                                As published: “Measurement and Assessment in Teaching”
                              3. TED 444
                                Educational Psychology for the Secondary Grades 3
                                As published: “Educational Psychology for the Secondary Grades”
                              4. TED 445
                                Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning 3
                                As published: “Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning”
                              5. TED 453
                                Teaching Practices and Curriculum in Social Studies 3
                                As published: “Teaching Practices and Curriculum in Social Studies”
                              6. TED 465
                                Student Teaching: Secondary School 9
                                As published: “Student Teaching: Secondary School”
                              7. TED 466
                                Student Teaching Seminar 3
                                As published: “Student Teaching Seminar”

                              Requirements

                              0 items

                                Required

                                2 items
                                1. PSC 493
                                  Honors Work 3-6
                                  As published: “Honors Work”
                                2. HSS 490
                                  Senior Honors Project 3
                                  As published: “Senior Honors Project”

                                Select 3 credits at the 200 level or above

                                0 items

                                  Select at least 3 credits at the 300 level or above

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