Political Science - American Politics Concentration, BS

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Program Code: 272*/272C
CIP Code: 45.1001

Non-teaching

General Education Requirements (44 Hours)

Some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.

Major Requirements (59 Hours)

2. 0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major discipline, plus any other courses under Major Requirements. Minimum of 18 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian. ** Students must have 90 hours of coursework to be eligible for internship .

You must complete at least one 3-hour course with a Writing in the Discipline [WID] designation within the Major Requirements. Courses with the [WID] designation are , , , , , , , & . [WID] All have PRE: .

Required Political Science Core (14 Hours)

Theory & Methodology Course - Choose One

International & Comparative - Choose One

Political Science Courses (15 Hours)

Required American Politics Courses (Choose 6 Hours)

Additional American Politics Courses (Choose 9 Hours)

(Courses used to meet any Major Requirements above may not be used to fulfill this area.)

Minor (Required) (12-17 Hours)

Electives (0-5 Hours)

Taken to total 120 hours for the degree

Appalachian State University