Major Requirements
The Department of Political Science offers a wide range of courses that students have found useful in preparation for careers in law, in government service, and in public affairs, as well as for graduate studies in political science and public policy. (See Career Tracks in Political Science) The department curriculum is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of politics and government in the United States, foreign countries, and the international system. Courses are equally valuable for career-oriented majors and for students interested in developing a well-rounded liberal arts background.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Completion of thirteen courses (39 credits), including 50:790:101
Introduction to Politics and at least two courses from each of the
three areas of concentration: American Politics and Public Policy, International Politics, and Political Theory and Methodology.
These seven courses must be in-classroom courses and not include
internships, independent study, study abroad trips, etc. Courses that
are not taken in-classroom certainly count toward the 39 credits to
complete the major, but a student may take no more than 9 credits of
them. 50:790:394 Honors Research may be taken in addition to these 9
credits. Only grades of C or better will count toward fulfillment of
the requirement for all 39 credits toward the major, and at least 15 of
these credits must be taken at Rutgers University.
