Political Science - Honors Emphasis Requirements (BA/BS)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements 1, 2 | ||
| POLISCI 101 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SCIENCE | 1 |
| POLISCI 141 | AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS | 3 |
| POLISCI 301 | POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH METHODS | 3 |
| POLISCI 302 | WRITING IN POLITICS, GOVERNMENT, AND LAW | 3 |
| POLISCI 499 | SENIOR HONORS THESIS | 3 |
| POLISCI 250 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY | 3 |
| or POLISCI 255 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS | |
| Select one course from each of the following areas: | 15 | |
Area 1 - American Government | ||
| MEDIA AND AMERICAN POLITICS | ||
| THE AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE PROCESS | ||
| THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY | ||
| AMERICAN POLITICAL PARTIES AND ELECTIONS | ||
| AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP POLITICS | ||
| STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT | ||
| PUBLIC OPINION AND POLITICAL BEHAVIOR | ||
| CONSTITUTIONAL LAW | ||
| THE CONSTITUTION AND CIVIL LIBERTIES | ||
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE CONSTITUTION | ||
| THE CONSTITUTION AND CIVIL RIGHTS | ||
| THE JUDICIAL PROCESS | ||
| RELIGION AND AMERICAN POLITICS | ||
| POLITICS OF THE METROPOLIS | ||
Area 2 - Public Policy | ||
| POLICE AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION | ||
| PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY | ||
| U.S. DISABILITY POLITICS AND POLICY | ||
| SCIENCE POLICY AND HUMAN HEALTH | ||
| PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION | ||
| FORMATION OF PUBLIC POLICY | ||
| THE POLITICS OF GOVERNMENT BUDGETING | ||
| SEMINAR IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION | ||
Area 3 - Comparative Government | ||
| FEDERALISM | ||
| COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT - EUROPE | ||
| GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF LATIN AMERICA | ||
| GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF ASIA | ||
| GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF AFRICA | ||
| GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS IN THE MIDDLE EAST | ||
| GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF CHINA | ||
| COMPARATIVE LAW AND DEVELOPMENT | ||
Area 4 - International Relations | ||
| POLITICS OF DEVELOPMENT | ||
| INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| INTERNATIONAL LAW | ||
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||
| AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY | ||
| GLOBAL GENDER POLITICS | ||
Area 5 - Political Theory | ||
| BLACK POLITICAL AND SOCIAL THOUGHT | ||
| ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL POLITICAL THOUGHT: GREEK, ROMAN, CHRISTIAN | ||
| MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| CONTEMPORARY POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| POLITICS, JUSTICE, AND LAW | ||
| AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| INTERNSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE | ||
| TRAVEL STUDY | ||
Or other approved travel study | ||
| Total Units | 34 | |
- 1
An approved minor is required for this major.
- 2
An undergraduate research grant proposal submission is required for the honors emphasis.
Four-Year Plans: These four-year plans outline a suggested curricular path for new students aiming to earn a degree within in four years. Please note that each plan represents just one of many paths to degree completion.
Political Science - Honors Emphasis (BA)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| POLISCI 141 | 3 | POLISCI 101 | 1 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | POLISCI 250 or 255 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 | U.S Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| POLISCI 301 | 3 | POLISCI 302 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement | 3 |
| University Requirement (NSW) | 3 | COMM 110 | 3 |
| BA World Language Course | 4 | BA World Language Course | 4 |
| Minor Course2 | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement | 3 | Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement Course | 3 |
| Political Science Elective | 3 | POLISCI 491 or 4933 | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 |
| Lab Science (NSWL) Course | 4-5 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement | 3 | Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement | 3 |
| BA 300/400 Breadth Requirement Course | 3 | POLISCI 499 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Units: 120-121 | |||
- 1
The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
- 2
This program requires a minor. Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.
- 3
To declare the Political Science Honors emphasis, students need to plan for and complete an internship or travel study and a senior thesis. To support the thesis work, an undergraduate research grant proposal is required.
First Year: Learning Communities are a great option for first-year students to live and study with peers who share similar interests. Political Science major students may be interested in the Legal Eagles Learning Community.
Second Year: Many Political Science majors plan a study abroad experience during their sophomore year. Students in the Political Science Honors major have the option to complete an internship or travel study, or both. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education. In addition, faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad.
Third Year: An internship (Political Science 493) or travel study (Political Science 491) is required for the Political Science Honors major. An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.
Political Science - Honors Emphasis (BS)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| ENGLISH 1011 2 | 3 | ENGLISH 102 | 3 |
| POLISCI 141 | 3 | MATH 139 | 3 |
| CORE 120 or 140 | 3 | POLISCI 101 | 1 |
| Elective (HA-A, HA-G, or HA-H) | 3 | POLISCI 250 or 255 | 3 |
| PEGNRL 192 | 1 | CORE 130 | 3 |
| INTRAUNV 104 | 1 | U.S Racial/Ethnic Diversity Course | 3 |
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| POLISCI 301 | 3 | POLISCI 302 | 3 |
| CORE 110 | 3 | Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement | 3 |
| Lab Science (NSWL) Course | 4-5 | BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course | 3 |
| COMM 110 | 3 | Minor Course3 | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement | 3 | Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement | 3 |
| Political Science Elective | 3 | POLISCI 491 or 4934 | 3 |
| CORE 390 | 3 | BS Requirement Math/Stats/Compsci Course | 3 |
| BS Requirement Lab Science Course | 4-5 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| 16-17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Units | Spring | Units |
| Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement | 3 | Political Science Area 1-5 Requirement | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | POLISCI 499 | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Elective Course | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Elective Courses to 120 (if needed) | 1 |
| 15 | 13 | ||
| Total Units: 120-122 | |||
- 1
The math and English courses you will take during your first year will depend on UW System placement exam scores or ACT/SAT subscores. This four-year plan reflects the math and English courses most common for students in this major. All students are encouraged to complete placement testing prior to attending Warhawks SOAR.
- 2
This program may also be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences, but will require additional coursework. The BA degree emphasizes preparation in the arts, world languages, humanities and social sciences.
- 3
This program requires a minor. Students are encouraged to start thinking about selecting a minor in the second year.
- 4
To declare the Political Science Honors emphasis, students need to plan for and complete an internship or travel study and a senior thesis. To support the thesis work, an undergraduate research grant proposal is required.
First Year: Learning Communities are a great option for first-year students to live and study with peers who share similar interests. Political Science major students may be interested in the Legal Eagles Learning Community.
Second Year: Many Political Science majors plan a study abroad experience during their sophomore year. Students in the Political Science Honors major have the option to complete an internship or travel study, or both. Travel opportunities can be found through the Center for Global Education. In addition, faculty routinely organize and lead travel study courses that involve in-class learning during the semester followed by a short-term travel experience either in the US or abroad.
Third Year: An internship (Political Science 493) or travel study (Political Science 491) is required for the Political Science Honors major. An internship is an experiential learning opportunity that provides students with hands-on experience in a potential career field, supervision and coaching from prospective employers, and the ability to learn professional norms and behaviors. In addition, completing an internship allows students to differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. Students should begin planning for an internship by the beginning of the junior year and can complete the internship in the junior or senior year.
Career Information in Letters and Sciences (LSINDP 399) is a 1-credit course that focuses on transition to career and graduate school opportunities; identifying skills, strengths, and work values; creating effective job search materials; and, developing a networking strategy.
Fourth Year: All students must earn at least 120 credits and complete undergraduate degree requirements to graduate.
Graduation: Students should apply for graduation one full semester prior to their intended graduation date.