B.A. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
(NOTE: The B.A. degree is for all new students as of Fall 2005. Students who declared a POLS major before Fall 2005 may elect to graduate with the old B.S. or the old B.A. requirements. See the Department for details and programs of study.)
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Areas A-E (See Core section of the Catalog)
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42 semester hours
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Area F
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18 semester hours
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Selections (6-12 hours) from:
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POLS 2101
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Introduction to Political Science
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POLS 2201
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State and Local Government
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POLS 2350
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Introduction to the Law
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POLS 2401
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International Politics & Issues
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Foreign Language (0-9 hours): must show competence at the level of the fourth university course
(FREN, SPAN, GRMN, or JAPN 2002, Intermediate Readings)
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Selections (3-9 hours) from the following:
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ANTH 1102
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Introduction to Anthropology
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ANTH 1104
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Introduction to Archeology
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CRJU 1100
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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ECON 2105
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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ECON 2106
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Principles of Microeconomics
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GEOG 1101
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Introduction to Human Geography
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GEOG 1102
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World Regional Geography
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HIST 1131
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World Civilization and Society I
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HIST 1132
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World Civilization and Society II
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HIST 2111
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The United States to 1877
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HIST 2112
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The United States since 1877
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IDST 2205
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Global Issues and Society
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PHIL 2200
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Survey of Philosophy
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PHIL 2250
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Logical and Critical Thinking
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PSYC 1101
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Introduction to General Psychology
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PSYC 2101
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Introduction to the Psychology of Adjustment
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SOCI 1121
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Sociological Perspectives
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SOCI 1160
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Introduction to Social Problems
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CSCI 1000 Introduction to Computer Science and Applications (3 hours)
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Math 2600 Probability and Statistics (0-3 hours) (If not used to satisfy core requirements)
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(Notes: A course taken to satisfy an Area F requirement may not also be counted to satisfy a Major Requirement. Any transfer student who has not completed the courses in Area F, or their equivalents, must take these courses at GCSU.)
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Major Requirements
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27 semester hours
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At least one course in American government or Public Administration at the 2000 level and above (3 hours)
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At least one POLS course in international relations or comparative government at the 2000 level and above (3 hours)
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At least one POLS course in political theory (3 hours)
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POLS 4000, Systematic Analysis (3 hours)
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Additional courses in Political Science (POLS) or Public Administration (PUAD) at the 3000-4000 level (12 hours). Students can use these hours to take a 12-hour concentration in legal studies, international affairs, political theory, or public administration.
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Students may count a course in Criminal Justice (CRJU), Sociology (SOCI), History (HIST),Economics (ECON)or Mass Communication (MSCM) at the 3000-4000 level that has not been used to satisfy other major or minor requirements.(0-3 hours)
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Successful completion of a senior capstone experience is required. POLS majors can choose among POLS 4920 (Senior Seminar), POLS 4999 (Student Research), and POLS 4509 (European Government Study Abroad). Advisor approval is required. (3 hours)
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Degree Requirements
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0-14 semester hours
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Students must show competence in a foreign language at the level of the fourth university course (2002). (9-12 hours) Political Science majors who take foreign language courses at the university level may count up to three of them (9 hours) in Area F.
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Other Requirements
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0 semester hours
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A grade of C or better must be earned in each course that counts toward major requirements and in the senior capstone.
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A minimum of 39 semester hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.
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The first-year academic seminar must be completed with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GCSU are exempt from this requirement.
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No more than one course (3 hours) at the 2000-level may count towards major requirements.
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Electives
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17-33 semester hours
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Political Science majors who use Degree Requirement courses in Area F will have the higher number of elective hours.
POLITICAL SCIENCE CONCENTRATIONS
Majors in Political Science can choose to take a 12-hour concentration in a particular specialty field, thus allowing students to demonstrate a proficiency that could be very helpful in career pursuits and graduate school. The concentrations available are legal studies, international affairs, political theory, and public administration.
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