Political Science Major, BA – Honors 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

• ¹ Elective 1 Credit Hours
• Foreign Language (intermediate level) 3 Credit Hours
• Natural Sciences  Elective w/Lab 4 Credit Hours *
• Quantitative Reasoning  Elective 3-4 Credit Hours *

• ENGL 101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours * (or equivalent)

Term 2

• Foreign Language (intermediate level) 3 Credit Hours *
• Natural Sciences  Elective w/Lab 4 Credit Hours *
• Quantitative Reasoning  Elective 3-4 Credit Hours *

• ENGL 102 - English Composition II 3 Credit Hours * (or equivalent)
• POLS 107 - Honors: United States Government and Politics 3 Credit Hours *

Term 3

• Arts and Humanities  (Lit/Phil/Rel Thought ) Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• ¹ Electives 6 Credit Hours
• Non-U.S. History Elective 3 Credit Hours *

• POLS 102 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Credit Hours *

Term 4

• Arts and Humanities  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Political Science (major) 3 Credit Hours
• Non-U.S. History Elective 3 Credit Hours * (continuation of sequence)
• Social Sciences  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Written Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *

Term 5

• ² Connections 3 Credit Hours
• Elective 3 Credit Hours
• Oral Communication  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Political Science (major) 6 Credit Hours

Term 6

• ¹ Engaged Inquiries  Electives 6 Credit Hours *
• Global Citizenship – US  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Political Science (major) 6 Credit Hours

Term 7

• ³ Connections 6 Credit Hours
• Political Science (major) 6 Credit Hours

• ²  POLS 487 - Senior Honors: Thesis and Seminar 3 Credit Hours

Term 8

• Applied Oral Communication  Elective 1-3 Credit Hours *
• ¹ Elective 1 Credit Hours
• ¹ Engaged Inquiries  Elective 3 Credit Hours *
• Political Science (major) 6 Credit Hours *

• POLS 480 - Capstone 1 Credit Hours
• ²  POLS 488 - Senior Honors: Thesis and Seminar 3 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours 120-124

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. All Honors concentration students must complete at least 12 Honors-designated hours in order to receive a degree.
3. The Connections requirement may be satisfied in one of three ways: (1) by completing 9 hours from one of the approved Connections packages, (2) by completing the requirements for a second major or minor, or (3) by completing 9 hours of study abroad coursework. 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.

* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .