University of Portland Bulletin 2020-2021

Political Science and Global Affairs, B.A.

University Requirements - 39 credit hours

See Core Curriculum

One core social science requirement is satisfied by one 200-level POL course in the major.

Students must take either ENG 107 or ENG 311 for their College Effective Communication requirement.

College Requirements - 21-33 credit hours

See College Requirements BA

Major Requirements — 36 credit hours

POL 200Introduction to United States Politics

3

POL 203Introduction to Political Theory

3

POL 205World Politics

3

POL 300Political Inquiry and Analysis

3

POL 305Ancient and Medieval Political Thought

3

Or

POL 306Modern Political Thought

3

Or

POL 307Contemporary Political Theory

3

Or

POL 314American Political Thought

3

Major electives - 21 credit hours

  • Must include at least one course in American Politics and two courses in International Relations/Comparative Politics.
  • Two courses (6 credit hours) must be at the 400-level
  • POL 497 does not count for this 400-level requirement

Any additional credit hours required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 120