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

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

Location(s): Dahlonega


121 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 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 - 27 hours


Political Science Electives - 15 hours


  • 2 courses in POLS 31XX/41XX
  • 2 courses in POLS 31XX/41XX or 33XX/43XX
  • 1 course in POLS 3XXX/4XXX

Electives - 9 hours


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

Graduation Requirements


First-Year Experience Course - 1 hour