Political Science B.A.
Political Science B.A.
Eight-Semester Degree Plan
Students enrolling in the eight-semester degree plan should review the Eight-Semester Degree Completion Policy.
State minimum core requirements may vary by individual, based on placement and previous credit granted. Once all core requirements are met, students may substitute with general electives in consultation with their academic advisor.
| First Year | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| ENGL 10103 Composition I (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1013) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.1)1 | 3 | |
| Satisfies General Education Outcome 2.1:1 | ||
| MATH 11103 Quantitative Reasoning (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1113) or MATH 11003 College Algebra (ACTS Equivalency = MATH 1103) | 3 | |
or any MATH course numbered higher than MATH 11003 | ||
| PLSC 20003 American National Government (ACTS Equivalency = PLSC 2003) (Satisfies State minimum core US History or Government and General Education Outcomes 3.3 and 4.2)1 | 3 | |
| Fine Arts state minimum core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.1)1 | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 3 | |
| ENGL 10203 Composition II (ACTS Equivalency = ENGL 1023) (Satisfies General Education Outcome 1.2)1 | 3 | |
| PLSC 20103 Introduction to Comparative Politics (Satisfies State minimum core Social Science and General Education Outcomes 4.1 and 5.1) | 3 | |
| Social Sciences state minimum core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1 | 3 | |
| Humanities state minimum core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.2)1 | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 3 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| PLSC 28103 Introduction to International Relations or PLSC 31003 Public Administration | 3 | |
| Requirement A or B course | 3 | |
| Social Sciences state minimum core (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.3)1 | 3 | |
| Science state minimum core with corequisite lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4) | 4 | |
| General Electives1 | 3 | |
| Requirement A or B course | 3 | |
| Science state minimum core with corequisite lab (Satisfies General Education Outcome 3.4)1 | 4 | |
| PLSC course numbered 30000-level or higher | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 6 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 16 |
| Third Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Requirement A or B course | 3 | |
| PLSC course numbered 30000-level or higher | 6 | |
| Any UA offered credit hours 30000-level or higher | 3 | |
| General Electives1 | 3 | |
| Requirement A or B course | 3 | |
| PLSC course numbered 30000-level or higher | 6 | |
| Any UA offered credit hours 30000-level or higher (if needed. Otherwise take General Electives) | 6 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 15 |
| Fourth Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| Satisfies General Education Outcomes 1.2 and 6.1:1 | ||
| PLSC 41503 Public Policy or PLSC 49103 International Studies Seminar or PLSC 499HV Honors Essay | 3 | |
| Any 30000-level or higher credit hours or any 20000-level credit hours which have a course prerequisite | 4 | |
| General Electives1 | 8 | |
| PLSC course numbered 30000-level or higher | 3 | |
| Any 30000-level or higher credit hours or any 20000-level credit hours which have a course prerequisite (if needed. Otherwise take General Electives) | 6 | |
| General Electives1 | 4 | |
| Year Total: | 15 | 13 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 120 | |
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Students must complete the State Minimum Core and the requirements of their major(s) as outlined in the Catalog of Studies. These courses also fulfill many, if not all, of the General Education Requirements. Please visit these pages in the links provided and consult with your academic adviser when making course selections to fulfill these requirements.