Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Political Science (BA)
Hours Required
A minimum of 120 semester credit hours (SCH): 45 hours must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation" section of this catalog.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| [University Core Curriculum] | ||
| Select 42 SCH as outlined in the suggested plans and as specified in the "Requirements for Graduation" | 42 | |
| Math Elective | ||
| MATH 1342 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| Life & Physical Science Lab | ||
| Select 1 SCH compatible with a Life & Physical Science course | 1 | |
| Foreign Language | ||
| Select 6 SCH in foreign language coursework (not credit by exam). Students may take 6 SCH in Spanish at the level determined by the Spanish Placement Exam or by satisfying required pre-requisites. Students may take 6 SCH of another foreign language at the introductory level or above. This requirement may also be met by earning 6 SCH in any subject while participating in a TAMIU-approved Study Abroad program while living for at least 4 weeks in another country | 6 | |
| Major | ||
| PSCI 2301 | Intro to Political Leadership | 3 |
| or PSCI 2304 | Intro to Political Science | |
| PSCI/CRIJ/SOCI 3301 | Research Methods in Social Sci | 3 |
| PSCI 4351 | Senior Seminar in PSCI | 3 |
| American Politics | ||
| Select 6 SCH from the following: | 6 | |
| Congress and the Presidency | ||
| Intro to Public Administration | ||
| Intro: Analysis of Publ Policy | ||
| The Constitution and Civil Lib | ||
| Constitution and Crim Pro Law | ||
| Constitution and Govt Powers | ||
| The Political System of U.S | ||
| Special Stud in American Pol | ||
| Constitutional Law | ||
| Select 3 SCH from the following: | 3 | |
| The Constitution and Civil Lib | ||
| Constitution and Crim Pro Law | ||
| Constitution and Govt Powers | ||
| Special Stud in Const Law | ||
| Political Philosophy | ||
| Select 3 SCH from the following: | 3 | |
| Class&Med Political Phil | ||
| Modern Political Philosophy | ||
| Special Stud in Political Phil | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Select 3 SCH from the following: | 3 | |
| Govt & Politics of Europe | ||
| Latin American Pol Systems | ||
| Comp Pol Ideologies & Systems | ||
| Mexican Politics & Government | ||
| Special Stud in Comp Politics | ||
| International Politics | ||
| Select 6 SCH from the following: | 6 | |
| International Law & Org | ||
| Intl Political Economy | ||
| The Interamerican System | ||
| Drug Trafficking | ||
| Special Stud in Int Politics | ||
| International Politics | ||
| American Foreign Policy | ||
| Select 6 SCH at the 3000-4000 level (or higher for BA/MA students) not used for any other requirement | 6 | |
| Minor | ||
| Select a minimum of 18 SCH from one discipline at least twelve of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. See Appendix C. Instead of a minor, students may complete 18 SCH of electives, 12 SCH of which must be at the 3000-4000 level, from any discipline, except the major field, outside the College of Nursing and Health Sciences | 18 | |
| General Electives | ||
| Select 14 SCH, at least 9 of which must be at the 3000-4000 level. Students who do not elect to have a minor curriculum may use up to 9 hours of the resulting general electives in their major curriculum | 14 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 | |
Following is a suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their advisor each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment; responsible for reviewing the Program of Study Requirements, meeting all course prerequisites, and writing intensive course (WIN) requirements for graduation. See Academic Regulations-Undergraduate online.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Semester Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1301 | English Composition I | 3 |
| GEOG 1303 | General World Geography | 3 |
| HIST 1301 | The US to 1877 | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| UNIV 1201 | Learn a Global Context I | 2 |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1302 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | The US Since 1877 | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| UNIV 1302 | Signature Course | 3 |
| Minor/General Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI 2305 | American National Government | 3 |
| Creative Arts | 3 | |
| Foreign Language/Study Abroad | 3 | |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science Lab | 1 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSCI 2301 or PSCI 2304 | Intro to Political Leadership or Intro to Political Science | 3 |
| PSCI 2306 | American State Government | 3 |
| Foreign Language/Study Abroad | 3 | |
| Minor/General Elective | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science | 3 | |
| Life & Physical Science Lab | 1 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI 3301 | Research Methods in Social Sci | 3 |
| PSCI - American Politics | 3 | |
| PSCI - American Politics | 3 | |
| General Elective | 2 | |
| Advance Minor/Advance General Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSCI - Constitutional Law | 3 | |
| PSCI - Political Philosophy | 3 | |
| PSCI - Advanced PSCI Elective | 3 | |
| Advance Minor/Advance General Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced General Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI - Comparative Politics | 3 | |
| PSCI - International Politics | 3 | |
| PSCI - International Politics | 3 | |
| Advance Minor/Advance General Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced General Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSCI 4351 | Senior Seminar in PSCI | 3 |
| PSCI - Advanced PSCI Elective | 3 | |
| Advance Minor/Advance General Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced General Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 | |
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See information on the combined BA/MA in Political Science.
Students who do not elect to have a minor curriculum may use up to 9 hours of their available electives in additional courses in their major curriculum.
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.