Politics, BA
- Description and Learning Outcomes
Requirements
(40 Credits)
Core Courses
Required Electives
Select any five electives (20 credits) from the Politics catalog or an approved replacement.
Note:
*An internship of 4‐12 credits is required for the Politics major. All of those credits will count toward the 120 required for the BA, however only 4 credits will apply toward the major.
Signature Immersion Experience
Each major will complete a senior capstone project in their senior year.
Each student is asked to undertake an independent learning experience where they will immerse themselves in research and writing on a specific topic of their choosing. Faculty works with the student on topic selection and making sure they meet deliverable milestones and provide support through faculty and library staff. The student completes a writing intensive project which can be the traditional thesis or a project designed in consultation with a member of the politics faculty.
The student constructs a committee (with representatives across departments) that advises through the process. Additionally, the senior capstone seminar class involves significant feedback from fellow students. At the end of process the student does a “defense” which includes a public presentation with comments and feedback from the faculty on the committee.
Liberal Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum, Bachelor’s Degree
Prerequisite: Students must earn a grade of C- or better to fulfill the college writing requirement.
Must be taken with corresponding lab, MT 1100L
Prerequisites: LAS 5
Electives
Select additional electives to reach 120 credits for a Bachelor’s degree.