Political Science, B.A.

Major Requirements

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

Core

Core: 18 hours-one course from each category.

• PSC 150 - American Government and Politics Credits: (3)
• PSC 215 - European Political Systems Credits: (3)

• or

• PSC 216 - Politics of Developing Areas Credits: (3)

• or

• PSC 219 - Latin American Political Systems Credits: (3)
• PSC 241 - International Politics Credits: (3)

• or

• PSC 242 - International Organization Credits: (3)
• PSC 250 - Introduction to Political Science Credits: (1)
• PSC 303 - State and Local Government Credits: (3)

• or

• PSC 304 - Public Administration Credits: (3)
• PSC 345 - Ancient and Medieval Political Thought Credits: (3)

• or

• PSC 346 - Modern Political Thought Credits: (3)
• PSC 349 - Civic Learning Credits: (1)

• or

• PSC 350 - Advanced Writing in Political Science Credits: (1)
• PSC 450 - Portfolio Credits: (1)

And

• MFL 231 and 232, or 240 Credits:  (6)

Electives

15 hours of Political Science electives at the 200 level and above (at least 12 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.

 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

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Graduation Fee

Senior Year

Total Hours for Degree: 120

42 hours Liberal Studies
39 hours PSC major requirements: 

Core – 18 hours PSC 150 (3); PSC 250 (1); 215, 216 or 219 (3); 241 or 242 (3); 303 or 304 (3); PSC 349 or 350 (1); 345 or 346 (3); and PSC 450 (1). 
Electives – 15 hours (12 hours at the junior-senior level)
MFL 231 and 232 or 240- 6 hours

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.