Political Science Major, BA

Continuing, returning, and transfer students may declare an interest in political science at any time. The department will then assign the student an academic advisor.

College Requirements

Arts and Sciences

Prerequisites

Select one course:

POLS 101 - United States Government and Politics 3 Credit Hours *
POLS 107 - Honors: United States Government and Politics 3 Credit Hours *

Complete:

POLS 102 - Introduction to Political Science 3 Credit Hours *

Major Requirements

The major consists of 31 hours in courses numbered 200 or above. At least 19 hours of credit in courses numbered 300 or above must be completed.

Select four courses – Foundations of Political Science:

POLS 200 - Introduction to Political Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
POLS 215 - Tennessee Government and Politics 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

Complete 18 hours:

Upper-division (300-400 level) political science credits (Note: POLS 480 - Capstone does not count toward this requirement.)

Complete:

POLS 480 - Capstone 1 Credit Hours
* Meets Volunteer Core Requirements .

Undergraduates

Graduate Students

Political Science Major, BA

College Requirements

Prerequisites

Select one course:

Complete:

Major Requirements

Select four courses – Foundations of Political Science:

Complete 18 hours:

Complete: