Augsburg College
Political Science Department

Degree and Major Requirements

Major

Ten Courses:

Three Specific Required Courses:

POL 158- Political Patterns and Processes
POL 483- Political Statistics/Methodology
POL 484- Political Analysis Seminar
Required Elective-- one of the following:
POL 121- American Government and Politics
POL 122- Metropolitan Complex
POL 160- World Politics
POL 170- Law in the United States
And at least five other Upper Division courses in four out of the five political science areas. A seminar in one of the five areas may be counted for that area. Only one internship may be counted for an Upper Division area.
One additional course in political science (can be upper or lower division; internships can also be used to fulfill this requirement).

Honors Major: The Honors Major in Political Science includes the requirements listed above, plus the following: The student's GPA must be 3.5 in the major and 3.0 overall. The student must take an Honors Independent Study and a seminar, and must submit an Honors Thesis to be defended before a faculty committee. Students may work with any member of the Department on their Honors Thesis. For specific requirements, consult the Department Chair. Students should apply for the Honors major no later than the junior year.

Minor

Five courses, including POL 121 or 122 or 170; POL 158; and at least three Upper Division courses in three out of the five political science areas.

POL 483 may not usually be used for a minor.

Political Science Areas

Any course listed in more than one area may be counted in only one area toward major or minor requirements.

Note: Students interested in secondary education may take a Political Science major in combination with specified social science courses, in compliance with state requirements. For more information, see the Department Chair.

See the class schedule for precise listing of terms in which courses are offered.

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