Program Requirements

Program Planning Sheets

Political Science Major Requirements

Eligibility: To be eligible for graduation, students must meet all requirements for the degree being sought in addition to earning a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required in the Political Science major or minor.  Those seeking Wisconsin teacher certification must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.00 in all courses required for their majors and minors in order to meet requirements of the College of Education and Human Services.

Required Credits: 36 Required Courses: Political Science 101, 105, 115, 245 and 401 (Political Science 101, 105, 115 are the introductory courses; 245 is the methods course and 401 is the senior capstone course) The remaining 21 credits are to include one course each from the 3 different sub-fields in groups 1 – 3 (groups 4 & 5 will count as electives towards the major) – (see checklist ).

• Group 1 American Government Courses
• Group 2 Political Theory Courses
• Group 3 Comparative Politics and International Relations Courses
• Group 4 Special Courses
• Group 5 Public Administration Courses

Political Science 245 | taught only in Spring Semesters
Political Science 401 | taught only in Fall Semesters

Political Science Minor Requirements

Required Credits: 21 Required Courses: Political Science 101, 105 and 115 The remaining 12 credits may be completed by taking courses in any of the subgroups (see checklist)

• Group 1 American Government Courses
• Group 2 Political Theory Courses
• Group 3 Comparative Politics and International Relations Courses
• Group 4 Special Courses
• Group 5 Public Administration Courses

Law & Policy Minor Requirements

Required Credits: 21 Required Courses: Political Science 253 and 315 OR 321 OR 392. The remaining 15 credits from the following elective courses and no more than 6 credits of elective courses may be taken in the same department – (see checklist).

Civic Engagement Minor Requirements

Required Credits: 21 Required Courses: Political Science 108 or American Government and Politics 105 or 113 The Democratic Arena Required Experience: A 3-credit internship; or 3-credit service learning experience; or a 3-credit study abroad experience (any one would have to be approved by the Civic Engagement Minor Coordinator) The remaining 15 credits from the following list. No more than six (6) credits may be taken from any one department – (see checklist ).

• Anthropology 338, 380
• Criminal Justice 358
• Communication 319, 338, 422
• Economics 307, 319, 339
• Educational Leadership 408
• Environmental Studies 326, 355
• Geography 321, 414
• Global Religion 381
• Health 315
• History 326, 355, 369, 385, 386
• Human Services 340, 377
• International Studies 308
• Journalism 211
• Nursing 437
• Philosophy 220
• Political Science 301, 303, 310, 315, 321, 328, 329, 335, 342, 350, 365, 380, 386, 388, 393
• Public Administration 307, 361, 364
• Sociology 311, 342, 347, 351
• Social Work 333
• Special Education 414

When a course is full: For courses that don’t have a waitlist option in TitanWeb, contact the instructor to be added to a waitlist. Be sure to include your name, student ID number and course you wish to be added to for the semester. If a spot opens up in the course and you are next in line, you will be given permission to enroll in the course. Please watch for emails granting you permission to enroll.