Minor in Political Science

Minor

Political Science

On Campus

Political science is profoundly relevant in fields beyond government, such as medicine, business, technology, economics and law. This minor examines the history, theory and science behind how governments operate and how they relate to the people they serve.

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Program Overview

In your classes, you will discuss politics in local, national and international contexts and explore the ways in which politics influences society. You’ll have the flexibility to design a program based on your interests and that complements your major. You can choose from courses that focus on international relations, political communication, public opinion and presidential politics. You’re also free to experience the political arena firsthand through an internship with the Connecticut Legislature in Hartford or a local campaign. Working at a media outlet, you’ll learn about political journalism. Whatever your career ambitions, a basic foundation in political science will be an effective launching pad.

Political Science Minor Curriculum

A minor in political science is awarded upon completion of 18 credits in political science with a grade of C or better. At least 6 credits must be earned at the 300 level or above. No more than 3 credits of internship in political science (PO 295 or PO 395) may count toward completion of the minor.

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Possible courses include:
PO 101	Issues in Politics	3
PO 131	Introduction to American Government and Politics	3
PO 200	Special Topics	3
PO 205	Public Policy and Administration	3
PO 206	Ethics and Public Policy	3
PO 208	Career Readiness in Washington DC	3
PO 209	Environmental Politics and Policy	3
PO 211	Introduction to International Relations	3
PO 215	Political Theory	3
PO 216	American Political Thought	3
PO 219	Feminist Political Thought	3
PO 221	Introduction to Latin America	3
PO 225	American Political Movements	3
PO 227	The Politics of Intimacy	3
PO 230	Comparative Government	3
PO 231	Elections and Political Parties (SL: Service Learning)	3
PO 242	Ancient Philosophy	3
PO 245	Polictics of Global Capitalism	3
PO 247	Actors and Processes in U.S. Foreign Policy	3
PO 280	Congress and the President	3
PO 295	Internship in Political Science	1-3
PO 297	Simulating International Organizations	1
PO 299	Independent Study in Political Science	1-3
PO 300	Special Topics	3
PO 302	The Global Civic Dilemma	4
PO 303	Political Inquiry	3
PO 307	Introduction to Nonprofit Management	3
PO 309	Public Diplomacy	3
PO 311	Topics in International Relations	3
PO 312	Philosophy of War and Peace	3
PO 313	Development, Globalization and Colonialism	3
PO 315	Democratic Theory and Practice	3
PO 317	International Law	3
PO 319	International Interventions	3
PO 325	Political Psychology and Public Opinion	3
PO 326	Polling and Opinion a Quinnipiac Signature Seminar	3
PO 331	Topics in Comparative Government	3
PO 332	European Politics	3
PO 333	Middle Eastern History and Politics	3
PO 334	Politics and Governance in Africa	3
PO 335	Politics of Race and Ethnicity	3
PO 336	Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy	3
PO 337	Human Rights: Theory and Practice	3
PO 342	Comparative Constitutional Law	3
PO 349	Political Communication	3
PO 353	American Constitutional Law	3
PO 354	Civil Rights and Civil Liberties	3
PO 360	Topics in American Politics	3
PO 361	DC National Security Seminar	3
PO 362	Presidential Election Campaigns (SL: Service Learning)	3
PO 365	Inside Washington, D.C.	3
PO 370	State and Local Government	3
PO 387	Women and Public Policy	3
PO 390	Urban Public Policy	3
PO 395	Advanced Internship	1-9
PO 399	Independent Study in Political Science	1-10