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APSU What can I do with a Political Science degree?

Political Science Major Course of Study
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
(A Minor is Required)

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The general political science major without a concentration is designed to prepare students for law school, graduate school, or employment directly after graduation.   Common minors that are chosen include history, sociology, psychology, general business, and communications.  Any other minor, though, may be selected. This program helps students to think critically and improve their writing skills through class discussion, term papers, legal briefs, and essay exams.  These skills can be applied to public and private sector management. Suggested Program of Study Freshman Year - Fall Area/No. Course Title Credit Hrs HIST 2010 American History I 3 MATH 1530 Elements of Statistics 3 ENGL 1010 Composition 3 SOC 2010 Introduction to Sociology 3 POLS 2010 American National Government 3 APSU 1000 Liberal Arts in the University 1     16 Hrs    Freshman Year - Spring Area/No. Course Title Credit Hrs HIST 2020 American History II 3 PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy 3 POLS 2040 Introduction to Public Policy 3 ENGL 1020 Composition 3   Minor Requirement 3     15 Hrs    Sophomore Year - Fall Area/No. Course Title Credit Hrs   Science 4 ENGL 2030 World Literature 3 THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre 3 COMM 1010 Public Speaking 3 POLS 2070 International Politics 3     16 Hrs    Sophomore Year - Spring Area/No. Course Title Credit Hrs   Science 4   Minor Requirement 3   Minor Requirement 3   Elective 3   Elective 3     16 Hrs    Junior Year - Fall Area/No. Course Title Credit Hrs POLS 3000 Foundations of Political Theory 3 POLS 3760 Methods of Research 3 POLS Upper Level POLS Elective 3 POLS Upper Level POLS Elective 3   Minor Requirement 3     15 Hrs    Junior Year - Spring Area/No. Course Title Credit Hrs POLS Upper Level POLS Elective 3 POLS Upper Level POLS Elective 3 POLS Upper Level POLS Elective 3 POLS Upper Level POLS Elective 3   Minor Requirement 3     15 Hrs    Senior Year - Fall Area/No. Course Title Credit Hrs   Minor Requirement 3   Minor Requirement 3   Upper Level Elective 3   Upper Level Elective 3   Upper Level Elective 3     15 Hrs   Senior Year - Spring Area/No. Course Title Credit Hrs   Elective 3   Upper Level Elective 3   Upper Level Elective 3   Elective 3   Elective 3           15 Hrs