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Sep 07, 2024
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2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog
Political Science (BA.POS)
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Upon completion of the Political Science major, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The basic analytical concepts and theories of the discipline of Political Science.
- The institutions of American politics and government and how they function.
- American political culture and political behavior.
- The political systems of other nations, including their political institutions, processes, culture, and behavior.
- Global politics, international institutions, and global issues.
- Political philosophies, theories, and ideologies and their significance to political life.
- The skills and methodologies appropriate for research in Political Science.
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Required Courses:
All majors must complete a minimum of 48 credits: 39 credits in Political Science and 9 credits from related disciplines. The 39 credits in Political Science must include: (Credits required for the major: 48 cr)
And complete the University's Gen Ed requirements
Review the Gen Ed requirements.
Law Degree (CU/VLS 3+2)
This major participates in the 3+2 program with Vermont Law School, in which highly-focused students can earn a Bachelor's degree in just three years at CU and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree in just two years at VLS.
For details, see the Law Degree page .
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