Jul 06, 2024

2024-2025 Augusta University 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.

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
CIP Code: 45.1001
Program Code: 1BA-POL SCI

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.

Prerequisites:

POLS 1101 - Introduction to American Government (3 Credit Hours)

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:

Twelve hours from any other 3000 and higher Political Science courses or from SOSC 4960 (3 to 9 hours): 12 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.

WELL 1000 - Wellness (2 Credit Hours)
Activity Course: 1 Credit Hour
Activity Course: 1 Credit Hour

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Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science

Program Overview

Program Contact

Admissions Information

Progression and Graduation Requirements

Program Information

Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours

Field of Study Courses: 18 Hours

Prerequisites:

Required Courses: 6 Hours

Electives in Social Science: 12 Hours

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:

Twelve hours from any other 3000 and higher Political Science courses or from SOSC 4960 (3 to 9 hours): 12 Hours

Free Electives: 29-30 Hours

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours

Total Hours for the Degree: 124-125