Campus: NYC, Westchester
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 33 |
| Open Electives | 32-48 |
| Total Credits | 120 |
See complete University Core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Complete University Core Requirements 1 | 44-55 | |
| Total Credits | 44-55 | |
All Political Science majors must complete MAT 102 Mathematics for Life For recommended Area courses, students see department program advisor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Major Courses | ||
| Complete three of the following courses: | 9 | |
| Politics: Comparative Introduction | ||
| Public Myth and Ideologies | ||
| American Government and Political Institutions | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| Students must choose one course from each of the following subfields: | ||
| American Politics & Public Policy | 3 | |
| State and Local Government | ||
| Democracy and the American Republic | ||
| Campaign Politics | ||
| Topic: Metropolis: Issues in Politics and Governments in the New York Metro Area | ||
| Individual Liberties and the Bill of Rights | ||
| Leadership and Advocacy | ||
| Political Parties and Interest Groups | ||
| Issues in Public Policy | ||
| Public Opinion and Polling Methods | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Politics and Media | ||
| Latinx Politics in the United States | ||
| Topic: Race and American Political Development | ||
| Topics: Public Education, Policy, and Law | ||
| Workshop: Presidential Leadership | ||
| Workshop: Congress and Public Policy | ||
| Workshop: Constitutional Law and Social Change | ||
| Challenge Seminar: Democracy in America | ||
| Political Theory | 3 | |
| Special Topic: Twelve Big Ideas in Politics | ||
| Global Political Thought | ||
| Global Justice | ||
| Classical Political Thought | ||
| Medieval Political Theory | ||
| Modern Political Theory | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Feminist Political Theory | ||
| Politics in Literature | ||
| Topic: Political Consciousness - The Inward Journey Meets Transforming the World | ||
| Comparative Politics / International Relations | 3 | |
| Topic: Immigration, Politics, and Justice | ||
| Politics Workshop: African Politics and Foreign Policy | ||
| Comparative Political Systems | ||
| Introduction to International Organizations | ||
| Twenty-First Century Politics | ||
| Revolution or Reform | ||
| Chinese Politics | ||
| International Political Economy and Globalization | ||
| U.S. Foreign Relations | ||
| Advanced International Relations | ||
| International Law and Human Rights | ||
| Gender and Politics | ||
| Global Politics of Disarmament and Arms Control | ||
| Environmental Politics | ||
| Ocean Politics | ||
| Topics: Russian Foreign Policy | ||
| Politics Workshop: Comparative Government | ||
| Workshops: Sustainability and Sovereignity in the 21st Century | ||
| Workshop: Immigration, Race and Citizenship in the United States | ||
| Politics Workshop: International Organization | ||
| Politics Workshop: United Nations | ||
| Workshop: International Issues and Trouble Spots | ||
| Workshop: Freedom in the World | ||
| POL 303K Workshop: Topics in Political Science: Brazil | ||
| Topics: Migration Politics: From Displacement to Deportation | ||
| Diplomacy | ||
| Politics of Southeast Asia | ||
| Conflict Analysis | ||
| Reconciliation and Transitional Justice | ||
| Politics of the Global City | ||
| Topic: Post-Communist Transitions in Eastern Europe and Central Asia | ||
| Required Major Electives | ||
| Select five POL courses at the advanced level (115 and above). All NYC students much take POL 240 as a major elective. At least one course must be completed at the 300-level. No more than 6 credits towards the major of Model UN, no more than 3 credits towards the major of internship for credit. 1, 2, 3 | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
NYC students must include POL 240 Applied Research Methods.
No more than six credits of Model UN courses of POL 303A Politics Workshop: International Organization/POL 303C Politics Workshop: United Nations may be counted toward this major.
No more than six credits in POL 393 Internship in Government and Politics and POL 395 Independent Study in Political Studies/Science may count toward the major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 32-48 credits | 32-48 | |
| Total Credits | 32-48 | |
In addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
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undefinedIn addition to the courses listed below, students are required to complete two courses with the Anti-Racism Education attribute attached. These courses may be taken during any semester of their education. See advisor for more information.
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