Political Science Minor Requirements

Students must begin preparation by taking at least one introductory 100-level course selected from among POLS 106; 121; or 132; 143; or 173. At least one additional 100-level course is recommended (It is advisable to build upon this foundation when selecting 200-level courses). Students must complete at least 15 credits of course work at the 200s level (or higher, with consent of instructor and minor advisor). Political Science 297 and 299 may not be counted toward the minor. POLS 296 and 298 may be counted towards the minor only with consent of the advisor. A W or Q course may be substituted for the same numbered course.

Courses must be selected from at least three of the six disciplinary subdivisions.
Cross-listed courses may count only once toward this distribution requirement:

I. Theory and Methodology: 201 , 202 , 204 , 206W , 207 , 291

II. Comparative Politics: 203W , 223 , 228 , 230 , 231 , 232 , 233 , 235 , 237 , 239W , 244 , 258

III. International Relations: 211 , 212 , 215 , 216 , 217 , 218 , 219 , 220 , 221 , 222 , 224 , 225 , 226 , 227 , 279

IV. American Politics: 241 , 242 , 247 , 248 , 249 , 263 , 270 , 274 , 275

V. Public Policy and Law:  250 , 251 , 252 , 253 , 255 , 256 , 260 , 261 , 264 , 266 , 276 , 277

VI. Race, Gender, and Ethnic Politics: 203W , 204 , 225 , 239 , 247 , 248 , 249 , 256 , 263

The minor is offered by the Political Science Department.