Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science
This program is a traditional major in political science designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for careers that build on a background in political science or who seek knowledge of political life as part of a liberal education.
The program offers courses in the following fields:
(A) American Politics (POLSC 236,305, 310, 312, 336, 337, 352, 370, 375)
(B) Political Thought (POLSC 320, 321, 343, 344, 345, 346, 380, 385)
(C) Comparative and International Politics (POLSC 205, 231, 355, 360, 390)
Course Number and Title | Hrs. | Prerequisites | |
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REQUIRED COURSES: | |||
POLSC 101 Understanding Politics | 3 | None | |
POLSC 102 Democracy in Am. | 3 | None | |
POLSC 343 West. Polit. Thought I | 3 | POLSC 101 | |
POLSC 345 West. Polit. Thought III | 3 | POLSC 101 | |
POLSC 431 Human Being and Citizen | 3 | Sr. Status; Dept. Major | |
Majors are required to demonstrate either: | 0-12 | ||
Proficiency in a modern or ancient language through the intermediate level | (0-12) | ||
OR | |||
Proficiency in a modern or ancient language through the elementary level and completion of a study or internship abroad | (0-12) | ||
CHOOSE A TRACK: | |||
General Concentration: | |||
Choose one: | 3 |
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POLSC 205 Comparative Politics | (3) | None | |
POLSC 231 International Politics | (3) | None | |
Electives from political science | 18 |
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Total Hours | 36-48 hrs. |
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OR |
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Law and Society Concentration: |
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CJ 130 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | None | |
CJ 266 The Constitution and Criminal Procedure | 3 | None | |
CJ 362 Criminal Law | 3 | CJ 266 | |
POLSC 336 Constitutional Powers | 3 | POLSC 102 | |
POLSC 337 Constitutional Rights | 3 | POLSC 102 | |
Choose one: | 3 | ||
POLSC 305 Political Parties and Interest Groups | (3) | None | |
POLSC 310 The Presidency | (3) | None | |
POLSC 312 Congress | (3) | None | |
POLSC 320 American Political Thought I | (3) | None | |
POLSC 321 American Political Thought II | (3) | None | |
Choose one: | 3 | ||
Any other POLSC courses | (3) | ||
CJ 200 Criminal Investigation | (3) | CJ 130 | |
CJ 235 Courts and Justice | (3) | CJ 130 | |
CJ/SOC 242 Criminology | (3) | None | |
CJ 250 Criminal Justice Ethics | (3) | CJ 130 | |
CJ 270 Policing in the U.S. | (3) | CJ 130 or Concurrent | |
CJ/SOC 307 Victimology | (3) | CJ 130 or SOC 111 | |
CJ 344 Youth in the Justice System | (3) | CJ 244 | |
CJ 403 Field Experience | (3) | Permission of Instructor | |
CJ 425 Criminal Evidence | (3) | CJ 266 | |
SOC 111 Principles of Sociology | (3) | None | |
SOC 150 Introduction to Social Justice | (3) | None | |
SOC 301 Race, Ethnic, and Minority Issues | (3) | None | |
MGT 401 Business Law I | (3) | Junior Status | |
JDM 303 Media Law and Ethics | (3) | None | |
Total Hours | 36-48 hrs. |
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Institutional Core Requirements: | |||
Communication Course | 3 | ||
Critical Cultural Inquiry (CCI) | 3 | ||
Math/Logic course | 3 | ||
Religion course | 3 | ||
Historical Reasoning course | 3 | ||
Composition | 6 | ||
Natural Science | 6 | ||
Humanities | 6 | ||
Social Sciences | 6 | ||
Aesthetics | 6 | ||
Total Core Hours | 45 hrs. |
*Students should consult their academic advisor or the Department Chair for definitions of “elementary” and Intermediate” and for how to demonstrate proficiency in a language not learned at Ashland University. For this major, study or internship abroad must involve at least four weeks of travel outside of the United States, and may be completed through an AU study abroad/away, an independent study course (498), or an elective internship (293, 393, or 493).
**To earn an Bachelor's degree through Ashland University, a student must earn at least 120 hours.
Note: No more than 24 hours of required or elective courses may count toward both the IPS and the POLSC majors.
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