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Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science


This program is a traditional major in political science designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for careers that build on a background in political science or who seek knowledge of political life as part of a liberal education.

The program offers courses in the following fields:

(A) American Politics (POLSC 236,305, 310, 312, 336, 337, 352, 370, 375)

(B) Political Thought (POLSC 320, 321, 343, 344, 345, 346, 380, 385)

(C) Comparative and International Politics (POLSC 205, 231, 355, 360, 390)


Course Number and Title

Hrs.

Prerequisites

POLSC 101 Understanding Politics

3

None

POLSC 102 Democracy in Am.

3

None

POLSC 343 West. Polit. Thought I

3

POLSC 101

POLSC 345 West. Polit. Thought III

3

POLSC 101

POLSC 431 Human Being and Citizen

3

Sr. Status; Dept. Major

Choose one:

3

 

POLSC 205 Comparative Politics

(3)

 

POLSC 231 International Politics

(3)

 

Electives from political science

18

 

Majors are required to demonstrate either:

0-12

 

Proficiency in a modern or ancient language through the intermediate level

(0-12)

 

OR

 

 

Proficiency in a modern or ancient language through the elementary level and completion of a study or internship abroad

(0-12)

 

Total Hours

36-48 hrs.

 

*Students should consult their academic advisor or the Department Chair for definitions of “elementary” and Intermediate” and for how to demonstrate proficiency in a language not learned at Ashland University. For this major, study or internship abroad must involve at least four weeks of travel outside of the United States, and may be completed through an AU study abroad/away, an independent study course (498), or an elective internship (293, 393, or 493).

Note: No more than 24 hours of required or elective courses may count toward both the IPS and the POLSC majors.

Plus Institutional Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

Courses and Descriptions

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