Jun 02, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Political Science (B.S.)

Location(s): Dahlonega, Gainesville, Cumming, Online


121 hours

The Political Science (BS) degree is designed to provide students a general background in all areas of Political Science. Within this degree students can take up to 9 hours of internship credit. These courses would take the place of the POLS 3XXX/4XXX on the student’s plan of study. While all students of political science are encouraged to take advantage of internship credit, internship hours are not a requirement of this degree.

The degree has the option to be completed completely online.

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 IMPACTS - 42 hours


Refer to Core IMPACTS  

Institutional Priority: No exceptions

Mathematics & Quantitative Skills: No exceptions

Political Science & U.S. History: No exceptions

Arts, Humanities, & Ethics: No exceptions

Communicating in Writing: No exceptions

Technology, Mathematics, & Sciences: MATH 1401 recommended for all Political Science and International Affairs majors

Social Sciences: No exceptions

Field of Study - 18 hours


Major Requirements - 60 hours


Required Courses - 30 hours


Minor - 15-18 hours


  •  A minor is required

Electives - 12-15 hours


  • Electives of the student’s choosing to reach 121 overall credit hours for the degree

Graduation Requirements


First-Year Experience Course - 1 hour