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Program checklist · B.A.

Political Science, International Studies Option, B.A.

University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Pembroke, NC

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Program
Award
B.A.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199281
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199281_2965cac0
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

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    General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

    11 items
    1. ENG 1050
      Composition I (3 credits)
      As published: “Composition I”
      3
    2. ENG 1060
      Composition II (3 credits)
      As published: “Composition II”
      3
    3. Fine Art
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    4. Literature
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    5. History
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    6. Philosophy and Religion
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    7. Social Sciences
      Not resolved to a course
      9
    8. Natural Science
      Not resolved to a course
      6
    9. Mathematics
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    10. Physical Education
      Not resolved to a course
      2
    11. General Education Electives
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Major Requirements: 37 Sem. Hrs.

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      Introductory Requirement: 6 Sem. Hrs.

      2 items
      1. PLS 1000
        Introduction to Political Science (3 credits)
        As published: “Introduction to Political Science”
        3
      2. PLS 1010
        Introduction to American National Government (3 credits)
        As published: “Introduction to American National Government”
        3

      Core Courses: 13-16 Sem. Hrs.

      6 items
      1. PLS 2000
        Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits)
        As published: “Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits) or”
        3
      2. PLS 2510
        Introduction to World Politics (3 credits)
        As published: “Introduction to World Politics”
        3
      3. *Students pursuing a concentration in International Studies are required to take both PLS 2000 and 2510
        Not resolved to a course
      4. PLS 2170
        Judicial Process and Behavior (3 credits)
        As published: “Judicial Process and Behavior”
        3
      5. PLS 2330
        Introduction to Theory and Methodology (4 credits)
        As published: “Introduction to Theory and Methodology”
        4
      6. PLS 3520
        Writing in Political Science (3 credits)
        As published: “Writing in Political Science”
        3

      Optional Courses: 15-18 Sem. Hrs.

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        International Studies Option Package: 15 Sem. Hrs.

        1 item
        1. Students must take both PLS 2000 and 2510 as core courses.
          Not resolved to a course

        Any two courses from

        4 items
        1. PLS 3900
          African Politics (3 credits)
          As published: “African Politics”
          3
        2. PLS 3910
          Russia and its Near Abroad (3 credits)
          As published: “Russia and its Near Abroad”
          3
        3. PLS 3920
          Latin America (3 credits)
          As published: “Latin America”
          3
        4. PLS 3930
          Europe (3 credits)
          As published: “Europe”
          3

        Three other courses taken from the following list

        20 items
        1. PLS 2060
          Model United Nations (3 credits)
          As published: “Model United Nations”
          3
        2. PLS 2070
          Model Arab League (3 credits)
          As published: “Model Arab League”
          3
        3. PLS 2220
          Introduction to Asian Studies (3 credits)
          As published: “Introduction to Asian Studies”
          3
        4. PLS 3025
          Fundamentalisms (3 credits)
          As published: “Fundamentalisms”
          3
        5. PLS 3220
          International Political Economy (3 credits)
          As published: “International Political Economy”
          3
        6. PLS 3312
          Political Geography (3 credits)
          As published: “Political Geography”
          3
        7. PLS 3600
          Introductory Internship in Political Science (3 credits)
          As published: “Introductory Internship in Political Science”
          3
        8. PLS 3610
          Advanced Internship in Political Science (3 credits)
          As published: “Advanced Internship in Political Science”
          3
        9. PLS 3620
          International Issues (3 credits)
          As published: “International Issues”
          3
        10. PLS 3750
          Politics in the Developing World (3 credits)
          As published: “Politics in the Developing World”
          3
        11. PLS 3800
          International Organizations (3 credits)
          As published: “International Organizations”
          3
        12. PLS 3810
          International Law (3 credits)
          As published: “International Law”
          3
        13. PLS 4170
          International Security Policy (3 credits)
          As published: “International Security Policy”
          3
        14. PLS 4200
          Special Topics in Comparative Politics (3 credits)
          As published: “Special Topics in Comparative Politics”
          3
        15. PLS 4300
          Special Topics in International Politics (3 credits)
          As published: “Special Topics in International Politics”
          3
        16. PLS 4320
          Indigenous Social Movements in Latin America (3 credits)
          As published: “Indigenous Social Movements in Latin America”
          3
        17. PLS 4400
          Comparative Public Administration (3 credits)
          As published: “Comparative Public Administration”
          3
        18. PLS 4510
          American Foreign Policy (3 credits)
          As published: “American Foreign Policy”
          3
        19. PLSS 3100
          Regional Area Studies (3 credits)
          As published: “Regional Area Studies”
          3
        20. WLS 4500
          Seminar in International and Intercultural Relations (3 credits)
          As published: “Seminar in International and Intercultural Relations”
          3

        Electives: 39 Sem. Hrs.

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