The political science minor is most commonly paired with the major programs of criminology, communication, business, philosophy or economics. If you would like to develop a greater understanding of political science, then this minor is for you. With a political science minor you can choose courses in American government and politics, international politics, comparative politics, public administration, political theory and public law.
Students who minor in political science work in a variety of careers including local and state government, law, campaigns, business, non-profit, international relations, journalism and education.
Political Science Minor
Major Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Education (Non-Certifiable)
Bachelor of Social Work
Minor Requirements
Additional Courses From at Least Three of the Following Six Political Science Fields to Total at Least 21 Hours in the Minor:
International Politics:
Comparative Politics:
- PLS 205 - Comparative Politics
- PLS 319 - Women in Politics
- PLS 338 - Politics of Less Developed Countries
- PLS 343 - Post-Soviet Politics
- PLS 443 - Nationalisms and Islamisms of the Middle East
- PLS 544 - Government and Politics of the Middle East
- PLS 545 - Asian Politics
- PLS 547 - Politics of the European Union and Its Members
- PLS 548 - Latin American Politics
- PLS 550 - Modern African Politics
Public Administration:
- PLS 102 - Introduction to American Public Policy
- PLS 255 - Public Administration
- PLS 315 - Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations
- PLS 351 - Municipal Government and Administration
- PLS 355 - Emergencies, Disasters and Catastrophes
- PLS 498 - Part-time Internship in Public Administration
- PLS 555 - Public Policy for a Global Environment
- PLS 573 - Policy Analysis