ARCHIVED 2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Political Science, B.A.
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Major Requirements
The major requires 39 hours as follows: Core (15 hours), Electives (18), and MFL (6 hours) Core
Core: 15 hours-one course from each category. - MFL 231 and 232, or 240, Credits: (6)
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.
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)
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)
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. 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 - Note: At least 32 hours taken at WCU must be at the junior-senior level
- Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution.
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