Program Description
The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science degree explores the American political system, public administration and policy, political theories, international relations and comparative political systems.
Delivery Mode
Traditional (on campus)
Curriculum
The following eight-semester schedule of courses provides a recommended framework for completing this program of study in four years.
| Course | Credits |
| Freshman Year | |
| First-Semester | 16 |
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 |
| POS 100 Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| UNI 100 First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| General Education Courses | 9 |
| Second Semester | 15 |
| ENG 102 English Composition II OR ENG 211 Business Writing I OR ENG 217 Scientific and Technical Writing I OR HON 250 Honors Composition II | 3 |
| POS 105 American Politics | 3 |
| General Education Courses | 9 |
| Sophomore Year | |
| Third Semester | 15 |
| Political Science Electives | 6 |
| General Education Courses |
9 |
| Fourth Semester | 15 |
| Political Science Electives | 6 |
| General Education Courses |
6 |
| Minor OR Elective Course | 3 |
| Junior Year | |
| Fifth Semester | 15 |
| POS 301 Research Methods in Political Science |
3 |
| Political Science Elective |
3 |
| Minor OR Elective Course | 9 |
| Sixth Semester | 15 |
| Political Science Electives |
6 |
| Minor OR Elective Courses |
9 |
| Senior Year | |
| Seventh Semester | 15 |
| Political Science Electives | 6 |
| Minor OR Elective Courses | 9 |
| Eighth Semester | 15 |
| POS 450 Seminar in American Politics | 3 |
| Political Science Elective | 3 |
| Minor OR Elective Courses | 9 |
| Total | 120 |
Program Requirements
Required Major Courses
- POS 100 Introduction to Political Science
- POS 105 American Politics
- POS 301 Research Methods in Political Science
- POS 450 Seminar in Politics
Select one from each list (12 credits total):
- American Politics: POS 303, 306, 310, 311, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 329, 344, 415
- International Relations/Comparative Politics: POS 210, 312, 320, 323, 325, 326, 336, 340, 346, 360, 381
- Political Theory: POS 307, 327, 330, 347, 348
- Public Administration/Public Policy: POS 300, 308, 317, 335, 344, 355, 365, 370, 375
Political Science Electives
- Six courses (18 credits)
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/bachelors/political-science/index.aspx