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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Political Science Major B.BS.POLS

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The Political Science program is designed to give majors and minors a strong background in American government and politics, international relations, comparative politics, and political philosophy. A variety of internships are available with the SD state legislature, governor’s office, and many with lobbying groups. This background will prepare students for employment in government, political parties, lobbying groups, private sector businesses, and non-governmental organizations. Graduates of this program will also be prepared for post-baccalaureate study in law school and academic graduate programs.

Required Core - 24 semester hours

Take 4 courses - 12 credits

No more than 2 from each category and no course can be repeated from above.

U.S. Government Emphasis

Comparative & International Relations Emphasis

Political Philosophy Emphasis

System Gen Ed Requirements (SGRs) - 30 semester hours

  • ENGL 101
  • ENGL 201
  • SPCM - Gen Ed - Speech (1 class) - 3 semester hours
  • MATH - Gen Ed - Mathematics (1 class) - 3 semester hours
  • Gen Ed - Social Science (2 classes from different subjects) - 6 semester hours
  • Gen Ed - Arts & Humanities (2 classes from different subjects) - 6 semester hours
  • Gen Ed - Natural Sciences & Lab (2 classes/corresponding labs) - 6-8 semester hours

Note

A minor is required with this major plus electives to total 120 hours, of which 36 hours must be 300-400 level courses.

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