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Nov 23, 2024
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2023-2024 Augusta University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science
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Program Overview
The general political science major gives students a broad view of political science through classes in the discipline’s traditional subfields of American government, comparative politics/international relations, and political theory. Students interested in law, security studies and international politics can focus their major on these areas.
https://www.augusta.edu/pamplin/social-sciences/political-science.php
Program Contact
Admissions Information
For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
- A grade of C or better is required in all Area F and Major Concentration courses.
- Exit Exam required in final term.
Program Information
| Program Length: 4 Years |
| CIP Code: 45.1001 |
| Program Code: 1BA-POL SCI |
| Major Code: POLS |
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Core Area A-E: 42 Hours
For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements .
Area F: 18 Hours
A grade of C or better is required in all Area F courses.
Required Courses: 6 Hours
Electives in Social Science: 12 Hours
Select 12 hours courses not chosen elsewhere
Major Concentration: 30 Hours
Research Methods: 6 Hours
American Politics: 6 Hours
Select from the following courses:
International Relations/Comparative Politics: 6 Hours
Select from the following courses:
Political Theory: 3 Hours
Select from the following courses:
Nine hours from any other 3000 and higher Political Science courses or from SOSC 4960 (3 to 9 hours): 9 Hours
Free Electives: 29-30 Hours
29 - 30 hours to complete 120 hours excluding WELL credits. At least 9 hours must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.
Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours
Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.
Total Hours for the Degree: 124-125
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