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The Department of Political Science encourages students to acquire
a broad understanding of political science and to pursue selected
subfields of the discipline in depth. To accomplish these objectives,
the department provides courses of study that introduce students to
the discipline and to its principal fields. Among these are American
government and politics, comparative government and politics, international
relations, and political philosophy. Supporting courses are an integral
part of the program and should be selected with a view toward building
a coherent selection adapted to the student's particular interests.
Major in Sciences and Letters Curriculum
E-mail: mham@.uiuc.edu
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Minimum required major and supporting course work equates to 50 hours
including 30 hours of Political Science courses
General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set
up so students automatically complete the Campus
General Education requirements.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours
Departmental distinction: The department may award distinction, high
distinction, or highest distinction to any political science major
whose grade point average in the major is 3.25 or higher and who successfully
completes 4 hours of PS 496 (Senior Honors Thesis). See the departmental
academic adviser for details.
| Hours |
Requirements |
| 3 |
PS 101–Intro
to US Gov & Pol |
| 9 |
Select three
from the following: |
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PS
100–Intro to Political Science |
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PS
220–Intro to Public Policy |
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PS
230–Intro to Pol Research |
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PS
240–Intro to Comp Politics |
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PS
270–Intro to Political Theory |
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PS
280–Intro to Intl Relations |
| 12 |
At least
four courses at the 300 level 1 |
| 6 |
Political
Science courses at any level |
| 20 |
Supporting
course work is required and must be selected in consultation
with the student’s adviser. Supporting courses should complement
subfields in political science chosen by the student. At least
12 of these 20 hours must be in courses numbered 200 or above. |
| 50 |
Total |
1. Most 300-level courses will
require as prerequisites the appropriate 200-level courses (or,
in the case of American politics courses, PS 101) or the consent
of the instructor. Up to 6 hours of credit in PS 491 may be used.
PS 499 and 495 may also be used.
Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken
on this campus.
All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the
LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75
hours). Please see your adviser.
Not more than 6 hours of individual study courses in political science
or 6 hours for internships may be included in the major; a student
with both independent study hours and internship hours may include
a maximum of 9 hours of such credit in the major. PS 496 is reserved
for those seniors doing honors theses for distinction in political
science and may not be counted in the 50-hour minimum required for
the major.
Minor in Political Science
A minor in political science is designed for students who desire to
enhance their ability to deal intelligently and critically with issues
and ideas about government and politics. The minor permits choices
among five sub-fields, each involving important theoretical and applied
questions about the role of citizens, associations, and states in
the application of political power. These sub-fields are: American
Government and Politics, Comparative Government and Politics, International
Relations, Political Philosophy, and Public Policy/Public Administration.
Within a given sub-field, students will be exposed to advanced courses
that build on relevant introductory courses. These advanced courses
will provide students with in-depth treatments of topics relevant
to issues dealt with in their major field of study.
| Hours |
Requirements |
| 3 |
Select one of the following:
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PS 100- Intro
to Political Science |
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PS 101- Intro
to US Gov & Pol |
| 6 |
Select at least two of
the following courses: |
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PS 201- US
Racial & Ethnic Politics |
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PS 220- Intro
to Public Policy |
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PS 230- Intro
to Pol Research |
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PS 240- Intro
to Comp Politics |
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PS 270- Intro
to Political Theory |
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PS 280- Intro
to Intl Relations |
| 9 |
Select at least three
courses at the 300-level. Theses courses must be selected from
sub-fields in which credit already has been completed. For a
listing of courses by sub-field see the "Sub-fields for
the Minor in Political Science" handout available in 364
Lincoln Hall. |
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TOTAL |
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