B.S. Political Science
https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/undergraduate/political-science.html
OVERVIEW
As one of the liberal arts and a social science in its own right, political science critically examines the consequences of our values and behavior for local, national, and international politics. When you choose to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Political Science, you will experience a curriculum that delves deeply into political life, revealing how politics really works, examining the unsolved mysteries of the discipline, and evaluating how our values shape the choices we make. Through the development of reading, research, writing, and critical thinking skills, we prepare students for a wide range of careers requiring these skills, as well as education, public service, and graduate study. We impart the knowledge required for effective leadership roles in your chosen profession.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Understand the definitions, concepts, and theories of political science.
- Use electronic databases for research and software to conduct formal or statistical political analysis.
- Demonstrate appropriate style and grammar and develop the appropriate research skills.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge in one of the major areas of political science: American politics, international/comparative politics, or political theory.
Bachelor of Science - Political Science Program Requirements
Refer to the General Education Core Requirements page for more information on the CORE REQ coursework. The Field of Study (FOS) courses are listed in the footnotes (if applicable). At least 120 credit hours are required for the degree.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communications (010) | 3 | |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods (CORE REQ 020) 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1314 | College Algebra | |
| CORE REQ Life and Physical Sciences (030) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Creative Arts (050) | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ Language, Philosophy, and Culture (040) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Life aned Physical Sciences (030) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Social and Behavioral Sciences (080) | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
| CORE REQ Communications (010) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| CORE REQ American History (060) | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Government/Political Science (070) 1 | 3 | |
| CORE REQ Component Area Option (090) 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| POLI 3300 | Critical Thinking About Politics | 3 |
| POLI 3330 | Understanding Social Science Research | 3 |
| or SOCI 4315 | Social Science Statistics | |
| POLI 3302 | Elections and Political Parties | 3 |
| or POLI 3303 | Comparative State and Local Government | |
| or POLI 3304 | The American Presidency | |
| or POLI 3305 | US Congress and Legislative Process | |
| or POLI 3307 | Public Administration | |
| or POLI 4302 | Constitutional Law | |
| or POLI 4380 | Administration of Justice | |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective | 3 | |
| Spring | ||
| POLI 3301 | Political Economy of Globalization | 3 |
| or POLI 3306 | Political Economy | |
| or POLI 3308 | International Politics | |
| or POLI 4305 | Comparative Government and Politics | |
| or POLI 4316 | Conflict Studies | |
| or POLI 4317 | Peace Studies | |
| Upper-Level POLI Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective | 3 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| POLI 4340 | Political Ethics | 3 |
| or POLI 4341 | Freedom and Authority | |
| Upper-Level POLI Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective | 3 | |
Spring | ||
| POLI 4395 | Political Science Capstone | 3 |
| Upper-Level POLI Elective | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Elective | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective | 3 | |
| Any Level Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Lower Level Electives, Any Level Electives, Component Area Options, or Degree Requirements (DEG REQ) may consist of the FOS courses: GOVT 2304, GOVT 2305, GOVT 2306, MATH 1342.
