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    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Political Science


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.

augusta.edu/pamplin/social-sciences/political-science

Program Contact

William Hatcher, PhD
706-737-1710
socsci@augusta.edu

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 Field of Study and Major Concentration courses.
  • Exit Exam required in final term.

Program Information

  • Program Length: 4 Years
  • Academic Focus Area: Social Sciences [SOSC]
  • CIP Code: 45.1001
  • Program Code: 1BA-POL SCI

Degree Requirements


Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

Field of Study Courses: 18 Hours


A grade of C or better is required in all of the following courses.

Major Concentration: 30 Hours


Electives: 12 Hours


Select 12 hours from any other 3000 and higher POLS courses or from SOSC 4960 

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.

Degree Total: 124-125 Hours