Political Science, BA
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Degree Program Requirements
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Core Curriculum 42 Credit Hours | ||
| Communication (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Mathematics (Select One) | 3 | |
| Life and Physical Sciences (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture ( Select One) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts (Select One) | 3 | |
| American History (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Government/Political Science | 6 | |
| American Government | ||
| Texas Government | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Select One) | 3 | |
| Component Area Option One (Select One) | 3 | |
| Component Area Option Two (Select One) | 3 | |
| Foreign Language Requirements (One Language) | 6 | |
| Major Requirements 2 | ||
| POSC 2304 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| POSC 2341 | Scope and Methods in Political Science | 3 |
| POSC 2342 | Data Analysis in Political Science | 3 |
| Restricted Political Science Electives: | 27 | |
| American Politics Electives (Choose at least one) | ||
| State and Local Government | ||
| American Constitutional Law | ||
| The Presidency | ||
| The Legislative Process | ||
| Judicial Politics | ||
| International Relations/Comparative Politics Electives (Choose at least one) | ||
| Latin American and Caribbean Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| U.S. Foreign Policy | ||
| International Politics | ||
| African Politics | ||
| Middle East Politics | ||
| Public Administration/Public Policy Electives (Choose at least one) | ||
| Public Administration | ||
| Public Policy Analysis | ||
| Urban Government and Politics | ||
| Race, Gender and Public Policy | ||
| Political Science Electives (Choose up to six courses) | ||
| Political Parties and Elections | ||
| Legal Studies | ||
| Blacks and the American Political System | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Modern Political Theory | ||
| Election Law and Voting Rights | ||
| Policital Studies Thru Film | ||
| Gandhi and King | ||
| Political Resistance and Social Change | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Special Topics in Political Science | ||
| Seminar in Political Science | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Internship in Political Science | ||
| Support Area | ||
| ECON 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ENGL 2314 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| or ENGL 2327 | American Literature I | |
| or ENGL 2328 | American Literature II | |
| or ENGL 3304 | Professional Writing for Electronic Media | |
| or ENGL 3324 | Studies in American Literature | |
| GEOG 1302 | Introduction to Human Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 1303 | World Regional Geography | |
| or GEOG 2311 | Introduction to Geographic Information System | |
| Unrestricted Electives | 9 | |
| Concentration Requirement (Select one option from below) | 18 | |
Minor field of study (18 SCH) 4 | ||
With Teacher Certification Concentration (18 SCH) | ||
| Educational Foundations | ||
| Educational Psychology | ||
| Instructional Planning and Assessment | ||
| Instructional Methodology and Classroom Management | ||
| Student Teaching Secondary II | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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All Political Science Core Curriculum requirements are shown in the suggested degree program. In order to fulfill the 6 SCH of Life and Physical Sciences requirements, students are advised to take a BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, or PHSC sequence.
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Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in all classes pertaining to their major and in those required in the support area and unrestricted electives. Furthermore, a minimum grade of “C” is required in the minor area (if applicable).
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This course is repeatable for up to 9 semester credit hours credits when the topic differs.
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Depending on the credit hours required by the selected minor.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Degree Sequence
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| Communication Core | 3 | Communication Core | 3 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| Component Area Option One Core | 3 | Foreign Language I | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 | Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 | Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Sophomore | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| Foreign Language II | 3 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 |
| American History Core | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 |
| Creative Arts Core | 3 | Component Area Option Two Core | 3 |
| POSC 2304 | 3 | GEOG 1302 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Junior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| POSC 2341 | 3 | English Support Course | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | POSC Political Science Elective | 3 |
| POSC Political Science Elective | 3 | POSC Political Science Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 2317 | 3 | ECON 2301 | 3 |
or SOCG 4305 | Concentration or Minor Requirement | 3 | |
| Concentration or Minor Requirement | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Senior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| POSC 3354 | 3 | POSC 4311 | 3 |
| POSC Political Science Elective | 3 | POSC Political Science Elective | 3 |
| Concentration or Minor Requirement | 3 | Concentration or Minor Requirement | 3 |
| Concentration or Minor Requirement | 3 | Concentration or Minor Requirement | 3 |
| POSC Political Science Elective | 3 | POSC Political Science Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Total Hours: 30 | |||
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 120 |
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills, as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30TX Plan, include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas, are valued by employers, and can be either primary or complementary to a major. Marketable skills are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities.
BA Political Science
Degree Skills
- Conduct and present quantitative and qualitative social science research
- Formulate solutions to pressing domestic and global policy issues
- Engage in political affairs through civic and government institutions
Co-curricular and Extracurricular Skills
- Communicate effectively and persuasively through the written and spoken word
- Critically analyze, then solve problems working in teams
- Organize public events for civic engagement and participation