Political Science Major, BA
Campus: NYC, Westchester
Prepares students for careers and graduate study in political science, international relations, law, public policy advocacy, and public administration, as well as for other opportunities in private, public, and nonprofit sectors that utilize skills involving civic competency, leadership, decision making, and negotiation.
Major Completion Summary
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| University Core Requirements | 44-55 |
| Major Requirements | 33 |
| Open Electives | 40-51 |
| Total Credits | 128 |
University Core Requirements (44-55 Credits)
See complete University Core requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Complete University Core Requirements 1 | 44-55 | |
| Total Credits | 44-55 | |
| 1 | All Political Science majors must complete MAT 104 Finite Mathematics For recommended Area courses, students see department program advisor. |
Major Requirements (33 Credits)
| 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 | ||
| Political Parties and Interest Groups | ||
| Public Opinion and Polling Methods | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Politics and Media | ||
| Political Theory | 3 | |
| Political Science and Economic Thought | ||
| Classical Political Thought | ||
| Medieval Political Theory | ||
| Modern Political Theory | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Feminist Political Theory | ||
| Comparative Politics / International Relations | 3 | |
| Topic: Introduction to International Organizations | ||
| Comparative Political Systems | ||
| Twenty-First Century Politics | ||
| Revolution or Reform | ||
| International Political Economy and Globalization | ||
| Advanced International Relations | ||
| International Law and Human Rights | ||
| 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 | |
| 1 | NYC students must include POL 240 Applied Research Methods. |
| 2 | No more than nine credits of Model UN courses of POL 303A Politics Workshop: International Organization/POL 303C Politics Workshop: United Nations may be counted toward this major, and these courses are restricted to sophomores and above students. |
| 3 | No more than six credits in POL 393 Internship in Government and POL 395 Independent Study in Political Studies/Science may count toward the major. |
Open Electives (40-51 Credits)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Open Electives | ||
| Select 40-51 credits | 40-51 | |
| Total Credits | 40-51 | |