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Nov 23, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Political Science Major, BA - Completion Program
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The political science discipline is broad and diverse ranging from the study of campaigns and elections to analysis of political philosophy. Political science gives attention to the theory and practice of government at all levels from local to international, as well as to the complex relationships between social values and the formulation of public policy. As a blend of the theoretical and the practical, political science has much to offer as an undergraduate major and as an elective field for the non-major. It provides a broad liberal arts background for professional careers in law, government service, foreign service, business, journalism, and public-school teaching. It offers a good foundation for those wishing to pursue post-graduate study, especially in the fields of law, political science, and public administration. For those interested in specializing in fields outside of law and government, political science courses can contribute significantly to an awareness of public issues and an appreciation of the complexity of modern society.
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Admission Requirements
- Completed at least 60 hours obtained from an accredited institution(s) (cannot submit with less than 60 hours unless a veteran, see below)
- Returning veterans with at least 45 hours obtained from an accredited institution(s)m and who meet the other requirements above, may apply.
- Current or former UT students may transfer to the online program if they have completed at least 60 hours and meet other admission requirements.
- For prospective students with 50-59 transferable credits upon initial review (LD or better), we will request that these applications be forwarded to the College for additional review and consideration.
- Prospective students with less than 50 transferable credits upon initial review will be denied admission unless they are returning veterans who meet all other criteria.
- 2.0 or higher GPA (if lower, must provide letter of explanation).
- Completed at least 27 hours in the following categories:
- 6 hours of English Composition sequence (ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 or equivalent)
- 6 or more hours of math (courses TBD)
- 6-8 hours of science with labs
- 9 hours meeting specific Volunteer Core requirements for Social Science, Humanities, Oral Communication, etc.
- (option) replace 3 hours of math with an additional 3 hours applicable to Vol Core
- 2 years of language study and a sequence in non-US History (or plan on completing as part of their 60 hours in this program)
- Current students who earn an AA, AS, AFA, or AST and 60 credit hours through the Tennessee Reverse Transfer process are eligible to apply as well.
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:
Complete 18 hours:
- Upper-division (300-400 level) political science credits (Note: POLS 480 - Capstone does not count toward this requirement.)
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