Political Science, Minor
Offered in: Chicago
A minor in Political Science pairs well with almost any major or program of study at Roosevelt University. Whether you plan to pursue a career in journalism, medicine, physics, or mathematics, an understanding of the political realm will help you navigate the policy environment in your field of choice. The minor offers in-depth knowledge of local, national, and international political processes. Political Science faculty at Roosevelt University emphasize issues of social justice across the course offerings, allowing majors in any discipline to graduate as socially conscious citizens capable of sustained engagement with public affairs.
Requirements
The Political Science minor consists of 18 credit hours. At least nine credit hours must be a combination of 100-level and/or 200-level courses. At least six credit hours must be at the 300 level. All courses in the minor must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Transfer students must complete at least nine credit hours of Political Science coursework at Roosevelt University.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| INTRODUCTORY POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES | 9 | |
| Choose three Political Science courses from the following 100 or any 200 level course | ||
| UNITED STATES POLITICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY | ||
| OR | ||
| Any 200 Level Political Science course | ||
| ADVANCED POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES | 6 | |
| Choose any two Political Science courses at the 300 level | ||
| POLITICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Choose one additional Political Science course at any level | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
A sample course of study for the Political Science minor is listed below. Students considering the minor are encouraged to create, in conjunction with their advisors, an appropriate set of courses tailored to their interests and career needs.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POS 101 | UNITED STATES POLITICS | 3 |
| POS 103 | INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | 3 |
| POS 210 | RACE IN U.S. POLITICS | 3 |
| POS 363 | URBAN POLICY | 3 |
| POS 374 | UNITED STATES CONSTITUTIONAL LAW | 3 |
| POS 379 | POLARIZATION AND PARTISANSHIP | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |