Political Science, BA

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, offered by the Department of Government in the School of Public Affairs, admits new freshmen and transfer students through the university's Admissions Office. Current students wishing to transfer, add a double major, or minor must maintain a 2.50 GPA and obtain advisor approval. The program requires 120 credit hours with a 2.00 GPA, completion of college writing and mathematics requirements, and ten general education courses across five foundational areas, including a laboratory science.Major requirements encompass 58 credit hours with grades of C or better, including a portfolio of 2-4 papers, 12 credits in foundation courses, 7 credits in research methods, 12 credits in related social sciences, and a 27-credit concentration in fields such as American Government or Comparative Politics. A combined BA and MA option is available for qualified juniors with a 3.30 GPA, requiring GRE scores and allowing up to 9 graduate credits toward both degrees.