Planning a Degree

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Planning a Major

Political Science 151 provides students with an overview of the principles, institutions, and processes of American government and is a prerequisite for most upper level offerings. All political science majors must take 151. Advanced Placement credit in Political Science will count as three hours toward the major but will not substitute for 151. Most 200-level courses are appropriate for non-majors, and 211, 212, 214, and 218 may also serve as first courses in the discipline. 300-level courses and 400-level seminars are primarily intended for majors.

Related Coursework

Students interested in Political Science may want to augment their major curriculum with courses in Economics 101-102, Urban Studies and additional courses in History. Prospective political science majors are strongly advised to enroll in the Search course.