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EXPLORE POLITICAL SCIENCE:
COURSES

Academics  

A major in political science requires thirty-six semester hours of political science courses.

A minor in political science consists of fifteen semester hours. Courses selected by students should strengthen academic or career objectives.

Minors and Area Concentrations for Majors

A student majoring in political science may elect licensure in education (see EDT) or a minor in any related discipline within the College of Arts and Sciences. The student must consult with the department administering the discipline for the particular requirements of a minor. Students majoring in political science may elect to develop a multidisciplinary concentration in an area of interest including prelaw, international affairs, public administration and urban affairs, political journalism or others developed by the student in conjunction with his or her advisor.

Faculty

Christopher Duncan, Chairperson
Professors Emeriti: Fogel, Karns, Kerns, Lapitan
Professors: Ahern, Duncan
Associate Professors: Bilocerkowycz, Ensalaco, Ghere, Ingram, Inscho, Neeley
Assistant Professors: Hudson, Martorano, Nelson, Pierce
Lecturers: Putka


Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science (POL)
Sem. Hrs.
Political Science 36
POL
12
Select twenty-four additional semester hours1,2 24
Liberal Studies Curriculum
Humanities and Fine Arts
Philosophy and Religious Studies 12
History 6
Literature: English or Foreign Language 3
Creative and Performing Arts 3
Foreign Language and/or Additional Arts and/or Humanities 3-9
Social Sciences 12
Mathematics (excludes MTH 102, 204, 205) 3
Natural Sciences 11
Communication Competencies 0-9
Introduction to the University: ASI 150 0-1
General Education courses/academic electives to total at least 124
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1Including twenty-one semester hours at the 300- or 400-level.
2Students earning the B.A. in Political Science may count no more than six semester hours earned on internships (POL 495) toward the fulfillment of the degree requirements in POL. Students may, however, take additional hours of internship credit (POL 495) and count them toward the necessary 124 hours needed for graduation.

Minor in Political Science (POL)
Sem. Hrs.
Political Science 15
POL
3
Select four additional courses (300- or 400-level) 12

*All material derived from the current issue of the University of Dayton Bulletin.
*Subject to Change


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