Department of Government, Law & International Affairs

Government, Law & International Affairs

Major in Political Science Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts CIP 45.1001

University Studies Requirements - 43-49 Hours

University Studies Selections must include: Science and Mathematics: MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Note: See required courses below for selecting social science / University Studies elective courses. A minimum grade of C is required in ENG 101, 102 and POL 140 from freshmen and transfer students majoring or minoring in political science.

Required Courses - 20 Hours

	ENG 205	Writing for the Social Sciences
	POL 099	Freshman Orientation
	POL 140	American National Government
	POL 250	Introduction to International Relations
	POL 252	Contemporary Political Systems
	POL 261	Introduction to Political Theory
	POL 360	Research Methods
	POL 499	Senior Seminar in Political Science

Required Limited Electives - 18 Hours

	POL electives approved by advisor.

Note: At least 12 hours of the major must be at the 400 or 500 levels. Only six hours of credit toward the major may be received for POL 488, 489, or 595.

Required Minor - 21 to 24 hours

Unrestricted Electives - 12 to 21 hours

Total Curriculum Requirements - 120 hours


The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment.

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