Political Science - Bachelor of Arts - Minor

Minor

Stefan M. Brooks, PhD, Program Coordinator
J. L. Turner Leadership Center, Room 108A
(270) 384-8183  brookss@lindsey.edu

Mission Statement

The Political Science Program will enable students to understand the philosophy of structure of the United States Constitution and Government with particular emphasis on how it protects liberty and deters tyranny.

The Political Science Program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the legal profession and/or government (as politicians, political advisors, staff members, bureaucrats, etc.). The Program is also appropriate for those planning on attending graduate school in Political Science.

Degree Requirements

A.  General Education Requirements:  36-47 hours

B.  Program Requirements:  15 hours

• United States Government (POSC 1003) - 3 hours*
• Survey of Modern & Contemporary Political Thought (POSC 2103) - 3 hours
• U.S. Constitutional Law (CRJS 2203) - 3 hours
• World Civilization II: 1500 to Present (HIST 2243) - 3 hours
• U.S. Legislatures (POSC 3103) - 3 hours

*This course may satisfy general education requirements.

C.  Program Electives (select from the following):  6 hours

• Political Parties, Interest Groups & Mass Movements (POSC 3303) - 3 hours
• Survey of Classical Political Thought (POSC 3203) - 3 hours
• American Political Thought (POSC 4103) - 3 hours
• Any Special Topics courses offered in political science or other course meeting the Program Coordinator's approval.

D.  Major

E.  General Electives

TOTAL:  128 credit hours