Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Political Science (BA)
CIP: 45.1001.00
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 | ||
| Students must complete 6 SCH to fulfill the foreign language requirement/study abroad requirement. This may be met by completing one of the following options: | 6 | |
| 1. Foreign Language Coursework: Students may take up to 6 SCH of foreign language* coursework (not credit by exam). | ||
| 2. Study Abroad: Students may take up to 6 SCH in any subject through a TAMIU-approved study abroad program, provided they live in another country for at least 2 weeks. | ||
| 3. Foreign Language/ Study Abroad Coursework: Students may combine 3 SCH of study abroad with 3 SCH of foreign language coursework, following the guidelines previously provided. | ||
| Major | ||
| PSCI 2304 | Intro to Political Science | 3 |
| PSCI/CRIJ/SOCI 3301 | Research Methods in Social Sci | 3 |
| PSCI 4351 | Senior Seminar in PSCI | 3 |
| Political Science Field of Study | ||
| Select 6 SCH from the following: | 6 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Foundations of Leadership | ||
| 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 8 SCH from any 1000-4000 level courses. Vocational or VTF classes are excluded. | 8 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Foreign Language/Study Abroad: For Spanish courses, a Spanish placement exam must be taken before course enrollment to identify competency level.
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 |
| Field of Study | 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 |
| Field of Study | 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 2304 | 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 | |
| Minor/General Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced Minor/General Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSCI - Constitutional Law | 3 | |
| PSCI - Political Philosophy | 3 | |
| PSCI - Advanced PSCI Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced Minor/General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 2 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI - Comparative Politics | 3 | |
| PSCI - International Politics | 3 | |
| PSCI - International Politics | 3 | |
| Advanced Minor/General Elective | 3 | |
| General Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSCI 4351 | Senior Seminar in PSCI | 3 |
| PSCI - Advanced PSCI Elective | 3 | |
| Advanced Minor/General Elective | 3 | |
| 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.
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester.
Some courses may require prerequisites not listed.