Nov 24, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Political Science with American Politics Concentration (B.S.)

Location(s): Dahlonega


120 hours

The Political Science with American Politics Concentration is designed to give students of American Politics a more intensive experience with the diverse aspects of our political system. Students who choose this concentration are required to take two different 6 hour internships which focus on differing aspects of the American political system. Students will work closely with their advisor to determine the appropriateness of these internships.

No grade below “C” will be acceptable in any Political Science or International Affairs course or any course in the major area for Political Science, Strategic & Security Studies, or International Affairs majors.

Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) - 42 hours


Refer to Core Curriculum (Areas A-E)  

Area A1: No exceptions

Area A2: No exceptions

Area B: No exceptions

Area C: No exceptions

Area D: MATH 1401 (suggested for all POLS and IA majors to take in the core)

Area E: No exceptions

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Major - 18 hours


Major Requirements - 60 hours


Required Courses


Political Science Electives - 15 hours


  • POLS 31xx/41xx
  • POLS 31xx/41xx
  • POLS 31xx/41xx, 33xx/43xx
  • POLS 31xx/41xx, 33xx/43xx
  • POLS 3xxx/4xxx

Electives - 9 hours


  •  9 hours of electives