Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Concentration in Public Administration

Prepares students for careers in government administration, private research and consulting firms, and public planning agencies. A grade of C or better is required in POLS 1101 , prerequisite for all upper division courses.

Core Curriculum Areas A‑E (with Overlay Areas I, II, and III): 42

For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements .

Core Area F: 18

(Grade of C or better is required in all Area F courses)

Required Courses:

POLS 2101 - Introduction to Political Science
MATH 2210 - Elementary Statistics (if not taken in Area D; if taken in Area D any 2000-level Political Science course)

Option 1: 6

Select a language sequence (1002, or higher): 6
Electives in Social or Political Science: 6
OR

Option 2

Electives in Social or Political Science: 9

Electives in Political Science (recommended)

POLS 2401 - Introduction to Global Issues

Electives in Social Sciences

Major Concentration: 30

(Grade of C or better is required in all these courses)

Select 3 hours from the following: 3

POLS 3000 - State & Local Govt
POLS 4101 - State Government
POLS 4201 - Urban Policy Analysis
Select 9 hours from any other upper division Political Science course; at least one three-hour course must be in international relations or comparative politics.

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