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Morris Campus
Political Science B.A.
Division of Social Sciences - Adm
Division of Social Sciences
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Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2007.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 40.
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts.
Objectives--Students who complete the political science major are able to critically analyze not only the behavior of political actors, but also their respective political institutions and political systems. The main objectives of the political science major are to enable students to use strong analytical skills and critical thinking in their analysis of theories, institutions, and processes in political science. The program prepares students for work in government and private business, and it prepares students for additional training in law and graduate programs.
A political science major is expected to show knowledge of political institutions, behavior, and processes in domestic and/or international settings. Students learn how and why governments are structured, operate, make policy, and manage social conflict. A political science major is expected to demonstrate a critical understanding of the major schools of political thought. Upon completion of the major, students of political science:
1. have the ability to critically analyze, interpret, and synthesize the theories that are prevalent in a major subfield of political science
2. are more empowered to participate in government due to increased familiarity with politics and government
3. are adequately prepared for entrance into graduate or professional school.
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Admission Requirements
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For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements. For more information, see the
general education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Students are required to take 2 semester(s) of any second language.
No grades below C- are allowed.
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required in the major to graduate. The GPA includes all, and only, University of Minnesota coursework. Grades of "F" are included in GPA calculation until they are replaced.
The political science discipline strongly recommends that students take advantage of opportunities in internships, field studies, and study abroad. Required Courses
Political science majors must complete all of the requirements in a least one subfield.
In addition to the introductory course required in the subfield:
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
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POL 1101 - Introduction to Political Theory, E/CR (4.0 cr)
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POL 1201 - American Government and Politics, E/CR (4.0 cr)
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POL 1301 {Inactive}
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POL 1401 - World Politics, IP (4.0 cr)
STAT 1601 - Introduction to Statistics, M/SR (4.0 cr)
or STAT 2601 - Statistical Methods, M/SR (4.0 cr)
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Program Sub-plans
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Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans. (Note for the Twin Cities and
Morris campuses: The honors sub-plan does not meet this requirement. Honors students are required to
complete one sub-plan plus the honors sub-plan. Please see an adviser if no honors sub-plan is listed
for the program.)
Subfield I: American Politics
Required Courses
POL 1201 - American Government and Politics, E/CR (4.0 cr)
POL 4901 {Inactive}
Elective Courses
Any fully-approved Pol 32xx or Pol 42xx course may be used to fulfill the 12 credit requirement in American Politics.
Any fully-approved Pol 33xx, 43xx, Pol 34xx, Pol 44xx, Pol 35xx, or Pol 45xx course may be used to fulfill the 8 credit requirement in Political Theory, International Relations, and/or Comparative Politics.
American Politics
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 3201 - Legislative Process, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3231 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, HDIV (4.0 cr)
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POL 3232 - Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers and Constraints, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4251 - Political Participation and Voting Behavior, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3261 {Inactive}
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POL 3262 - Minorities and Public Policy, HDIV (4.0 cr)
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POL 3263 - Political Psychology, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3267 {Inactive}
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POL 3211 - The American Presidency, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4221 - Judicial Politics, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4264 - American Political Culture, HIST (4.0 cr)
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POL 4266 - Media and Politics, SS (4.0 cr)
Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 3351 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought, HUM (4.0 cr)
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POL 3352 - Modern Political Thought, HUM (4.0 cr)
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POL 3353 {Inactive}
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POL 3401 - U.S. Foreign Policy, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3411 - International Law, E/CR (4.0 cr)
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POL 3421 {Inactive}
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POL 4453 - Russian Politics and Foreign Policy, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 3461 - Diplomatic Negotiations, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 3501 - Government and Politics of Asia, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3502 - Government and Politics of Europe, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3504 {Inactive}
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POL 3505 {Inactive}
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POL 3506 {Inactive}
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POL 4301 - Contemporary Political Thought, HUM (4.0 cr)
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POL 4451 - Comparative Foreign Policy, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 4452 - International Relations, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 3503 - Women in Politics Worldwide, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 4507 {Inactive}
Elective Credit
Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 3xxx
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POL 4xxx
Subfield II: International Relations and Comparative Politics
Required Courses
POL 1301 {Inactive}
or POL 1401 - World Politics, IP (4.0 cr)
POL 4902 {Inactive}
Elective Courses
Any fully-approved Pol 34xx, Pol 35xx, Pol 44xx, or Pol 45xx course may be used to fulfill the 12 credit requirement in International and Comparative Politics.
Any fully-approved Pol 32xx, Pol 33xx, Pol 42xx, or Pol 43xx course may be used to fulfill the 8 credit requirement in American Politics and/or Political Theory.
International Relations and Comparative Politics
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 3401 - U.S. Foreign Policy, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3411 - International Law, E/CR (4.0 cr)
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POL 3421 {Inactive}
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POL 4453 - Russian Politics and Foreign Policy, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 3461 - Diplomatic Negotiations, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 3501 - Government and Politics of Asia, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3502 - Government and Politics of Europe, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3504 {Inactive}
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POL 3505 {Inactive}
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POL 3506 {Inactive}
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POL 4451 - Comparative Foreign Policy, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 4452 - International Relations, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 3503 - Women in Politics Worldwide, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 4507 {Inactive}
American Politics and/or Political Theory
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 3201 - Legislative Process, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3231 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, HDIV (4.0 cr)
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POL 3232 - Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers and Constraints, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4251 - Political Participation and Voting Behavior, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3261 {Inactive}
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POL 3262 - Minorities and Public Policy, HDIV (4.0 cr)
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POL 3263 - Political Psychology, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3267 {Inactive}
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POL 3351 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought, HUM (4.0 cr)
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POL 3352 - Modern Political Thought, HUM (4.0 cr)
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POL 3353 {Inactive}
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POL 3211 - The American Presidency, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4221 - Judicial Politics, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4264 - American Political Culture, HIST (4.0 cr)
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POL 4266 - Media and Politics, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4301 - Contemporary Political Thought, HUM (4.0 cr)
Elective Credit
Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 3xxx
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POL 4xxx
Subfield III: Political Theory
Required Courses
POL 1101 - Introduction to Political Theory, E/CR (4.0 cr)
POL 4903 {Inactive}
Elective Courses
Any fully-approved Pol 33xx or 43xx may be used to fulfill the 12 credit requirement in Political Theory.
Any fully-approved Pol 32xx, Pol 34xx, Pol 35xx, 42xx, 44xx, or 45xx may be used to fulfill the 8 credit requirement in American Politics, International Relations, and/or Comparative Politics.
Political Theory
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 3351 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought, HUM (4.0 cr)
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POL 3352 - Modern Political Thought, HUM (4.0 cr)
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POL 3353 {Inactive}
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POL 4301 - Contemporary Political Thought, HUM (4.0 cr)
American Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 3201 - Legislative Process, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3231 - Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights, HDIV (4.0 cr)
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POL 3232 - Constitutional Law: Governmental Powers and Constraints, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4251 - Political Participation and Voting Behavior, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3261 {Inactive}
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POL 3262 - Minorities and Public Policy, HDIV (4.0 cr)
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POL 3263 - Political Psychology, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3267 {Inactive}
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POL 3401 - U.S. Foreign Policy, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3411 - International Law, E/CR (4.0 cr)
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POL 3421 {Inactive}
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POL 4453 - Russian Politics and Foreign Policy, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 3461 - Diplomatic Negotiations, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 3501 - Government and Politics of Asia, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3502 - Government and Politics of Europe, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 3504 {Inactive}
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POL 3505 {Inactive}
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POL 3506 {Inactive}
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POL 3211 - The American Presidency, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4221 - Judicial Politics, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4264 - American Political Culture, HIST (4.0 cr)
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POL 4266 - Media and Politics, SS (4.0 cr)
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POL 4451 - Comparative Foreign Policy, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 4452 - International Relations, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 3503 - Women in Politics Worldwide, IP (4.0 cr)
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POL 4507 {Inactive}
Elective Credit
Take 4 or more credit(s) from the following:
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POL 3xxx
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POL 4xxx
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