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B.A. in International Studies| Concentration in Political Science

This degree combines foreign language study with a concentration of International Studies related courses in Political Science. Attaining fluency in a foreign language is a powerful asset when competing for careers in many fields, whether in the U.S. or abroad.

In addition to the major requirements for all International Studies B.A. candidates, the following outlines the requirements for those pursuing the concentration in Political Science.

Required Courses
Course#
Course Title
Credits
POL 280 Theories and Practice of International Politics
3
  3 credits in history to be chosen from level 200 and above, in consultation with major adviser
Total Credits
3

Political Science Courses
12 credits in Political Science to be chosen from the following in consultation with major adviser:
Course#
Course Title
Credits
POL 260 Comparative Political Analysis
3
POL 270 Special Topics: Comparative Politics
3
POL 280 Theories and Practice of International Relations
3
POL 290 Special Topics: International Politics
3
POL 305 Race and Politics
3
POL 360 European Politics
3
POL 361 Politics of Russia and the Former Soviet Republics
3
POL 362 Politics of Africa
3
POL 363 Politics of Latin America
3
POL 366 Politics of Development and Underdevelopment
3
POL 370 Special Topics: Comparative Politics
3
POL 371 Women and Comparative Political Development
3
POL 372 Hate and Conflict: Art, Media and Political Science
3
POL 380 International Law and Organization
3
POL 381 American Foreign Policy
3
POL 382 International Politics of East and Southeast Asia
3
POL 383 Comparative Foreign Policy
3
POL 385 International Political Economy
3
POL 388 International Relations through Film
3
POL 389 National Model United Nations
3
POL 390 Special Topics: International Politics
3
POL 560 International Environmental Policy
3
Total Credits
12

Additional Language Courses Required of Students in Environmental or Political Science Track
6 credits to be chosen from:
Course#
Course Title
Credits
FRE 292 The French Speaking World
3
FRE 302 Emergence of Modern France I
3
FRE 303 Emergence of Modern France II
3
SPA 246 Spain Today
3
SPA 248 Trends and Tendencies in Hispanic America
3
SPA 325 Development of Hispanic American Identity
3
SPA 531 Caribbean Culture And Civilization
3
Total Credits
6


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