Political Science Minor

Gain real-world knowledge and expertise on the major political systems and activities in modern society with a minor in Political Science. You will study American politics and law, comparative politics, international politics, and political theory and methodology, with course offerings in topics ranging from public policy to democratization. Opportunities for hands-on experiential learning exist in certain courses, in the Washington Semester program, and through the department's internship program. A variety of career options will be open to you after graduation in fields such as public administration, law, journalism, graduate and business school, and management.

Minor in Political Science (15 hours)

  • POSC 152 Politics of American Democracy
  • Two of the following:
    • POSC 204 Political Thought
    • POSC 206 International Politics
    • POSC 207 Comparative Politics
    • POSC 217 American Public Policy
  • Two additional courses at the 300/400 level:

    American Politics and Law

    • POSC 307 Introduction to American Law
    • POSC 313 Mass Media and Public Opinion
    • POSC 314 Political Participation
    • POSC 315 Political Parties and Interest Groups
    • POSC 320 Congress and the Legislative Process
    • POSC 322 The Presidency
    • POSC 323 The U.S. Constitution
    • POSC 324 American Civil Liberties
    • POSC 325 American Political Development
    • POSC 355 Public Administration


    Comparative Politics

    • POSC 203RM Contemporary Italian Problems
    • POSC 304 Latin American Problems
    • POSC 312 European Politics
    • POSC 319 Politics of the Third World
    • POSC 329 Middle East Politics
    • POSC 330 Comparative Politics Proseminar
    • POSC 360 The Politics of Race
    • POSC 365 Gender and Politics
    • POSC 370 Democratization
    • POSC 435 Politics of Multiculturalism


    International Politics

    • POSC 316 International Law and Organization
    • POSC 326 Global Environmental Politics
    • POSC 416 United States Foreign Policy


    Political Theory and Methodology

    • POSC 301 The Quest for Human Rights
    • POSC 317 Research Methods in Political Science
    • POSC 341 Politics and Religion
    • POSC 342 American Political Thought
    • POSC 344 Catholic Political Thought

  • POSC 390 Special Topics in Political Science