Major and Minor Requirments
The study of political science is designed to widen cultural
perspectives by providing an insight into political institutions and
behavior; to impart an interest in, and an understanding of, the
responsibilities of intelligent citizenship; and to promote
understanding of the realities of politics and political behavior. The
department seeks further to provide a foundation for graduate study; to
provide, with other social science courses, preparation for careers in
government service, teaching, journalism and related professions; and
to afford the pre-law student preparation for professional legal study.
Political Science Major:
A major in political science consists of
ten courses. These must include one course from the area of American
Government and Politics, one course from the area of Public Law and
Judicial Politics, one course from the area of Comparative Government,
one course from the area of International Relations,
Political Science 210, two courses from the area of Political Thought
and Theory, Political Science 400, and two additional courses in
political science. All majors must take at least three courses
in one of the five areas of the discipline.
Students fulfilling their Political Thought and Theory
two-course requirement may take any Political Theory course in addition
to Political Science 107: Introduction to Political Theory. For
students who select Political Theory as their area of emphasis,
Political Science 107 and 325 are both required courses in addition to
a third Political Theory course.
Political Science Minor:
A minor in political science
consists of five courses. These courses must be chosen from at least
three of the five areas designated for political science. Those courses
under the heading "general courses" do not constitute an area of
political science but may be chosen as electives.
Although not required for the major, it is strongly recommended
that students planning to attend graduate and/or professional school
take a course in statistics. Possible courses include Mathematics 106:
Elementary Statistics, and/or Social Science 233: Behavioral Research
Statistics. Recommended supporting areas include courses from other
departments in the Social Science Division (Geography,
Psychology, Sociology, and Economics) and from the Humanities Division
(Philosophy, History, and English).
More information on the Department of Political Science can be found at http://www.carthage.edu/dept/polisci/
| American Government and Politics |
| 104 | Introduction to Public Policy |
| 240 | American Government: National, State and Local |
| 351 | Campaigns and Elections |
| 352 | America at War |
| 353 | American Political Institutions |
| 358 | American Foreign Policy |
| Comparative Politics |
| 103 | Introduction to Comparative Politics |
| 320 | Women and Politics |
| 335 | Human Rights |
| 337 | Russia/East European Politics |
| 338 | West European Politics |
| 339 | Asian Politics |
| General Courses |
| 205 | Philosophical Foundations of Political Economy |
| 210 | The Logic of Political Inquiry |
| 271 | Topics in Political Science |
| 400 | Senior Seminar |
| 405 | Seminar in International Political Economy |
| International Relations |
| 105 | Introduction to International Relations |
| 360 | International Security |
| 361 | Nuclear Proliferation |
| 362 | Environmental Politics |
| Political Thought and Theory |
| 107 | Introduction to Political Theory |
| 325 | Classics of Political Thought |
| 326 | Studies in Political Theory |
| Public Law and Judicial Politics |
| 190 | Constitutional Rights: Freedom of Expression |
| 191 | Law and Society |
| 290 | Constitutional Law I |
| 291 | Constitutional Law II |
| 292 | Judicial Process and Behavior |
| 390 | Comparative Law |
| 393 | Environmental Law |
Honors in the Major
Please see department chair for details. Basic requirements are listed under All College Programs in the catalog.
For more information, contact the Political Science
Department at 262-551-5856
