Political Science
College: | Arts and Sciences |
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Degree: | Bachelor of Arts |
Major: | Political Science |
Effective Term: | Fall 2024 |
The Osprey Map provides a term-by-term sample schedule for each undergraduate academic program at the 香港六合彩开奖结果2023. It is designed to guide students in the selection of courses each term. The "Mile Marker" courses are those courses that should be completed before or by the end of that term. Following the sample schedule, and completing the mile marker courses at the appropriate point of your undergraduate career, will facilitate graduation in four years. The term-by-term model assumes full-time enrollment. For students enrolled part-time, the sample schedule and mile markers should be followed based on the number of credits completed. The Osprey Map should be used in consultation with an academic advisor.
Political Science is the study of politics. It is concerned with understanding political phenomena and developing citizens who are aware of their political rights and responsibilities. The political science major provides an excellent background for admission to law school and is a solid foundation for graduate work in political science, public administration, and urban planning. In addition to preparing students for graduate work, the conceptual and methodological skills developed in the major equip students for employment by local, state, and national organizations, corporations, and nonprofit groups located in the U.S. and foreign countries, international organizations such as the United Nations, the print and electronic media, and secondary education. Visit the Department of Political Science and Public Administration webpage for additional information. Internship opportunities are available to Political Science majors. Click on the Internship Programs link for details.
Career Planning
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Students should refer to their personalized Degree Evaluation provided by an advisor and to other university resources for additional university and college-specific policies. Visit the undergraduate university catalog for more information.
Summer terms may be utilized to facilitate graduation in four years.
- Visit the university catalog for a list of General Education requirements. An Associate in Arts (AA) degree from a Florida public university, state college or community college satisfies 香港六合彩开奖结果2023 general education and Gordon Rule requirements. Math selection is contingent upon appropriate placement score, the student's major and credit received through accelerated mechanisms (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Dual Enrollment, etc).
- All BA students in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to complete the foreign language or foreign culture requirement with grades of C or higher. Students opting to complete the 8 semester hours of foreign language must select one sequence of Spanish, French, Chinese, German or American Sign Language. Part 1 of languages are typically offered in the fall and part 2 in the spring. Foreign Culture (FC) Option: students who successfully completed 2 years of foreign language in high school have the option to take foreign culture courses instead of college level foreign language. Foreign cultures contain (FC) in the course title. A complete list of foreign culture courses can be found in the Arts & Sciences Advising Office.
- A minor is required for this degree. The minor must be selected from the list of approved minors, including those outside the college of the major. See a list of minors in the undergraduate catalog. Minors are generally completed during the last 60 hrs of your program. Your minor may require prerequisites, so choosing a minor early is beneficial. See your academic advisor to declare a minor. Double majors are exempt from a minor.
- Civic Literacy Requirement: Prior to graduation from a Florida state university, students must demonstrate competency in civic literacy through successful completion of a civic literacy course (AMH2010, AMH 2020, or POS 2041) and by achieving a passing score on an assessment. Consult an academic advisor, the university catalog and visit the Civic Literacy webpage for additional information.
- A minimum of 120 hours (48 hours at the upper 3000/4000 level) is required for the bachelor's degree. Students may need to complete Free Elective credit at the upper level (3000/4000) to satisfy the minimum 48 semester hours of upper level hours for graduation. For additional information visit the College of Arts and Sciences Advising Office webpage.
Term 1: Attempted Hours 0-15
Schedule | Credit Hours |
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IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar OR ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose | 3 |
POS2041 Intro to American Government (Program Prerequisite) | 3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
Total Hours: |
15 |
Term 2: Attempted Hours 16-30
Schedule | Credit Hours |
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ENC1101 (GW) Audience and Purpose OR IDS1932 (GW) First-Year Writing Seminar (Select the course not taken in Term 1) |
3 |
Select a second Introductory Political Science course with prefix: POS, CPO or INR (Program Prerequisite) Recommend: CPO2002 Intro to Comparative Politics OR INR2002 Intro to International Relations | 3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
Total Hours: | 15 |
Mile Marker(s) POS2041 Intro to American Government Minimum Grade C |
Term 3: Attempted Hours 31-45
Schedule | Credit Hours |
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Select a second Gen Ed Written Communication Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a Major Elective (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
Total Hours: |
15 |
Term 4: Attempted Hours 46-60
Schedule | Credit Hours |
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Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a General Education Course (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a Major Elective (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
Select a Free Elective (If needed to satisfy 120 total hours) | 3 |
Total Hours: |
15 |
Mile Marker(s) Two Introductory Political Science Courses Minimum Grade C |
Term 5: Attempted Hours 61-75
Schedule | Credit Hours |
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POS3733 Research Design for Poli Sci | 3 |
Select two Major Electives (See Degree Evaluation) | 6 |
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 |
Select a Foreign Language OR Foreign Culture Course (Consult your Academic Advisor regarding options) | 3 - 4 |
Total Hours: | 15 - 16 |
Mile Marker(s) POS3733 Research Design for Poli Sci Minimum Grade C |
Term 6: Attempted Hours 76-90
Schedule | Credit Hours | |
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PAD4003 Public Administration | 3 | |
POS3734 Research Analysis for Poli Sci | 3 | |
Select a Major Elective (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 | |
Select a Foreign Language OR Foreign Culture Course (Consult your Academic Advisor regarding options) | 3 - 4 | |
Total Hours: | 15 - 16 | |
Mile Marker(s) POS3734 Research Analysis for Poli Sci Minimum Grade C PAD4003 Public Administration Minimum Grade C Civic Literacy Requirement |
Term 7: Attempted Hours 91-105
Schedule | Credit Hours | |
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Select one course: POS3413, POS3424, OR POS3606 | 3 | |
Select a Major Elective (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
Select a Major Elective (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 | |
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 | |
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 | |
Total Hours: | 15 | |
Mile Marker(s) One course: POS3413/3424/3606 Mininum grade C |
Term 8: Attempted Hours 106-120
Schedule | Credit Hours |
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Select a Major Elective (See Degree Evaluation) | 3 |
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 |
Select a Minor Course (See university catalog for list of approved Minors) | 3 |
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 |
Select a 3000/4000 level Free Elective (If needed) | 3 |
Total Hours: | 15 |
Total Program Hours: |
120 |