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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Political Science Major, BA (uTrack Requirements)
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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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Campus: Knoxville, Distance Education**
**Honors Concentration not available for Distance Education 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 Milestone Notes
- Completion of at least 12 credit hours by the end of the term.
Term 2 Milestone Notes
- Completion of at least 24 credit hours by the end of the term.
Term 3 Milestone Notes
- Completion of at least 36 credit hours by the end of the term.
Term 5
- 2 Connections 3 Credit Hours
- Elective 3 Credit Hours
- Oral Communication Elective 3 Credit Hours *
- Political Science (major) 6 Credit Hours
Term 5 Milestone Notes
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours
Term 6 Milestone Notes
- Completion of at least 9 upper-division (300-400 level) hours
Term 7
- 2 Connections 6 Credit Hours
- 1 Elective 3 Credit Hours
- Political Science (major) 6 Credit Hours
Term 7 Milestone Notes
- Completion of at least 24 total upper-division (300-400 level) hours
Term 8 Milestone Notes
- Completion of at least 42 total upper-division (300-400 level) hours
Footnotes
- 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.
- 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.
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