Political Science

The political science program is one of the most established and respected programs within the political science discipline. It is a computer-based program in which political science theory and practice receive equal emphasis as applied to both financial and managerial political science issues. It intends to support the career objectives of those looking to enter the job market upon graduation, as well as the academic needs of those looking to pursue advanced degrees. Required course work covers areas critical to success in today's political science workplace:

• Technical political science knowledge
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Career-related computer literacy
• A laptop computer is recommended, but not required, for students entering the political science program.

Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
POLS 1100	Introduction to Political Science	3
POLS 1101	American Politics	3
POLS 1160	Modern Political Ideologies	3
POLS 1800	Special Project	1-3
POLS 1820	Selected Topics I	3
POLS 1821	Selected Topics II	3
POLS 1822	Selected Topics III	3
POLS 1823	Selected Topics IV	3
POLS 1824	Selected Topics V	2
POLS 1840	Independent Study	1-4
POLS 2203	Comparative Politics	3
POLS 2220	World Politics	3
POLS 2221	Politics of the Middle East	3
POLS 2230	Introduction to Peace & Conflict Studies	3
POLS 2240	Introduction to U.S. Foreign Policy	3
POLS 2250	Politics of Latin American & Caribbean	3
POLS 2800	Special Project	1-3
POLS 2820	Advanced Selected Topics I	3
POLS 2821	Advanced Selected Topics II	3
POLS 2822	Advanced Selected Topics III	3
POLS 2823	Advanced Selected Topics IV	3
POLS 2860	Internship (Career & Technical Ed)yCoop Ed/Internship Occup	1-4
POLS 2865	Internship Advanced (Career & Tech Ed)	1-4
POLS 2870	Internship (Transfer)	1-4
POLS 2871	Internship - Advanced (Transfer)	1-4