Political Science B.S.

Liberal Studies Hours: 42

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Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Core

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

• and

• 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 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 450 - Portfolio Credits: 0

Electives

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.S.

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 – 15 hours (3 hours each)
PSC 150; 215, 216 or 219; 241 or 242; 303 or 304; and 345 or 346.
Electives – 18 hours (12 hours at the junior-senior level)
MATH 135 or 170 and PSC 348 - 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.