Interdisciplinary Programs Major, BA – Public Policy and Administration Concentration (uTrack Requirements)

uTrack Requirements (College of Arts and Sciences)

Universal Tracking (uTrack) is an academic monitoring system designed to help students stay on track for timely graduation. In order to remain on track, students must complete the minimum requirements for each tracking semester, known as milestones. Milestones include successful completion of specified courses and/or attainment of a minimum GPA. uTrack requirements only affect full-time, degree-seeking students.

Following the sample academic plan and its uTrack milestones will help students stay on track to graduate in four years. For specific course requirements, refer to the description of the major and the Arts and Sciences requirements  listed in the Catalog, and consult an academic advisor.

Term 1

• Elective 2 Credit Hours
• Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours (intermediate level)
• Quantitative Reasoning  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Social Sciences  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours *

Term 2

• Elective  2 Credit Hours
• Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours * (intermediate level)
• Arts and Humanities  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Quantitative Reasoning  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit Hours *

Term 3

• Arts and Humanities  (Lit/Phil/Rel Thought ) Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Natural Sciences  Elective w/Lab 4 Credit Hours *
• Oral Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Written Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
  
  Select one course:
• Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours
• Elective 3 Credit Hours

Term 4

• Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Natural Sciences  Elective w/Lab 4 Credit Hours * (continuation of sequence)

• HIEU 241 - Development of Western Civilization 3 Credit Hours *

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• Select one course:

• Foreign Language 3 Credit Hours
• Elective 3 Credit Hours
   

• Select one course:

• POLS 200 - Introduction to Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 240 - Introduction to Public Administration and Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 249 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 265 - Introduction to International Relations 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 301 - Research Methods 3 Credit Hours

Term 5

• Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Public Policy and Administration Major Elective 3 Credit Hours
• ² Public Policy and Administration 3 Credit Hours (Choose one course of three)

• HIEU 242 - Development of Western Civilization 3 Credit Hours *

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• Select one additional course from:

• POLS 200 - Introduction to Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 240 - Introduction to Public Administration and Public Policy 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 249 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 Credit Hours
• POLS 265 - Introduction to International Relations 3 Credit Hours

Term 6

• Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• ² Public Policy and Administration 3 Credit Hours (Choose one course of three)
• Public Policy and Administration 6 Credit Hours (Secondary Emphasis)
• Social Sciences  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

Term 7

• ¹ Electives 9 Credit Hours
• Global Citizenship – US  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Public Policy and Administration 3 Credit Hours (Primary Emphasis – Select One Course)

Term 8

• Applied Oral Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• ² Public Policy and Administration 3 Credit Hours (Choose one course of three)
• Upper-Level Electives 9 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours 120

Footnotes

1. All students must complete at least 42 upper-division (300-400 level) hours in order to receive a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.
2. Choosing 3 distinct courses (9 hours) from the following list (that do not overlap with the major) will result in a minor in Political Science and satisfy the college requirement for connections: POLS 301 , POLS 311 *, POLS 312 *, POLS 330 , POLS 350 , POLS 366 , POLS 370 , POLS 374 , POLS 453 *, POLS 454 , POLS 455 , POLS 461 *, POLS 470 .

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .