Majors, Minors & Requirements

All political science majors must take 151. (Advanced Placement credit in Political Science will count as four credits toward the major but will not substitute for 151.)

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

A total of forth-eight (48) credits as follows:

  1. Political Science 151
  2. Political Science 270
  3. Political Science 485
  4. One course of the following courses in political thought and philosophy: 212, 214, 216, 218, 310, 314, Humanities 201 (Politics Track). 
  5. History 233
  6. International Studies 100 or International Studies 200
  7. Six additional courses (24 credits) in Political Science, two of which must be at the 300 level and one of which may be Political Science 460: Public Affairs Internship.

HONORS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE

Honors work in Political Science affords an opportunity for Political Science majors to investigate topics of their own choosing. In the process, they will be expanding and honing their research and writing skills, which is excellent preparation for graduate and professional degree work. Majors pursuing honors will devote a substantial portion of their last two semesters at Rhodes to their projects (honors work normally earns twelve credits across two semesters). To be eligible, a student must have completed 28 credits of course work in the major and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the college and in Political Science courses. All honors proposals must be approved by the department.