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Political Science, B.A.


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Liberal Studies Hours: 42


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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements


The major requires 39 hours as follows: Core (15 hours), Electives (18), and MFL (6 hours)

Electives


18 hours of Political Science electives at the 200 level and above (at least 15 of these hours must be at the 300 or 400 level; no more than 6 hours can be applied to cooperative education or internship).

Additional Requirements


Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in the major, and no grade below a C (2.0) for any core course in the major will be accepted.

 A portfolio is a program requirement for graduation and must be submitted prior to the last semester enrolled.

To complete the program, a total of 39 hours is required, including a minor, second major, or other approved program. At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level to meet one of the general university requirements.

Curriculum Guide for Political Science (General) B.A.


Freshman Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
  • PSC 190 series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
  • P3 History Credits: (3)
  • JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)

Sophomore Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • P5 Fine & Performing Arts Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)
  • PSC Elective Credits: (3)

Junior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • PSC Electives Credits: (6)
  • P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
  • Jr.-Sr. General Elective Credits: (3)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • PSC Elective Credits: (3)
  • Jr.-Sr. General Elective Credits: (3)
  • P6 Jr.-Sr. World Cultures Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (3)

Graduation Fee


After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier.

Senior Year


Fall Semester (Hours 15)


  • PSC Jr.-Sr.Elective Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (6)
  • Jr.-Sr. General Electives Credits: (6)

Spring Semester (Hours 15)


  • PSC Jr.-Sr.Elective Credits: (3)
  • Minor Credits: (6)
  • Jr.-Sr. General Electives Credits: (6)

Total Hours for Degree: 120


42 hours Liberal Studies
39 hours PSC major requirements: 

Core – 15 hours (3 hours each) PSC 150; 215, 216 or 219; 241 or 242; 303 or 304; and 345 or 346. 
Electives – 18 hours (15 hours at the junior-senior level)
MFL-6 hours MFL 231 and 232 or 240

39 hours Minor, second major, or other approved program, plus general electives 120 hours

Additional Information

  1. Note: At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level
  2. Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.

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