Minor Requirements: Political Science
Political Science Minor Requirements
The Undergraduate College: Traditional, On Campus
The Undergraduate College Political Science program offers a minor that requires 18 credits (6 courses) available with the Major of your choice:
Minor Courses: 3 credits (1 course).
Minor Elective Courses: 15 credits (5 courses).
Under certain conditions, a student may have a minor field designated on their Rosemont transcript. Candidates for the minor must select 21-24 credits above the introductory level in a discipline. These courses are chosen from the Academic Offerings section of the catalog for approved minors. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 in the minor is required. Discuss with your advisor.
Political Science Minor Courses (3 Credits)
PSC 0101: Introduction to Political Science
Prerequisite: Open to First Year students only.
This course introduces students to the systematic study of politics and crucial concepts in the discipline, including government, democracy, power, justice, and collective action. Course materials consist of philosophical and theoretical texts, case studies, political analyses, and documentaries. Upon completion, students will better understand the practice of politics on local, national, and international levels.Â
Offered fall semester. (3 Credits)
Political Science Minor Elective Courses (15 Credits)
Choose 5 of the Following Courses:
PSC 0100+ Political Science Elective
Prerequisite: None
Course description coming soon.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
PSC 0200+ Political Science Elective
Prerequisite: None
Course description coming soon.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
PSC 0300+ Political Science Elective
Prerequisite: None
Course description coming soon.
Offered fall/spring semester. (3 Credits)
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