History and Political Science Minors

Requirements for Minor Programs

Students should consult with a department faculty member when considering a minor.

History Minor

Students must complete 18 hours in history including HIST 101 and 102 (World History) and four additional history courses.

Political Science Minor

Students must complete 18 hours in political science including: POLSC 101, POLSC 102, one course in political theory, and three additional political science courses.

International Studies Minor

Students must complete 18 hours including:

1. POLSC 102 World Politics
2. One comparative politics course
3. One international relations course
4. One course in international economic studies: (ANTH 245, BUS 300, POLSC 336)
5. Two courses from regional/areas studies (consult department)

Public Administration Minor

This minor involves courses from a number of departments in the School of Arts and Sciences; as well as the Graham School of Management. Courses in political science, sociology, communication and economics are required as follows; consult a department advisor. Students must complete 18 hours as follows:

1. Nine (9) hours in political science including:
   1. POLSC 101 United States Government
   2. POLSC 208 Public Administration
   3. POLSC 301 Public Policy Analysis
2. Three (3) hours in sociology; choose one of the following courses:
   1. SOC 240 Sociology of Cities and Suburbs
   2. SOC 306 Social Psychology
   3. SOC 356 Work and Occupations
3. Three (3) hours in communication; choose one of the following courses:
   1. COMM 235 Organizational Communication I
   2. COMM 244 Introduction to Public Relations
   3. COMM 335 Organizational Communication II
4. Three (3) hours in economics:
   1. BUS 201 Principles of Economics - Micro