Specific Requirements for Admission to the Political Science Major
- PLS 121 American Government And Politics or PLS 215 Political Science Research Methods 1 are normally prerequisites for other political science courses for a department major.
B.A., Political Science: Research Design and Analysis track requirements: 40 Credits
- The track in Research Design and Analysis (RDA) is designed to prepare students to meet the burgeoning demand for hard analytical skills in business, government, and the non-profit sector.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required PLS Major Courses | ||
| PLS 121 | American Government And Politics | 3 |
| PLS 215 | Political Science Research Methods 1 | 3 |
| PLS 310 | Political Science Research Methods 2 | 4 |
| PLS 591 | Senior Research Seminar In Political Science 1 | 3 |
| Research Design and Analysis Track Courses | ||
| PLS 530 | Advanced Statistics for Political Science | 3 |
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| The New Institutionalism | ||
| Game Theory And Social Choice | ||
| Advanced Research Practicum | ||
| Making Maps that Matter: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Political Science Electives | 12 | |
| Select 12 credits in Political Science at the 200 level or above. | ||
| Total Credits | 40 | |
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This course is offered only in the fall semester, and may not be taken on an independent study or transfer basis.
Students in this major are strongly encouraged to take PLS 483 Public Affairs Internship.