A minor enables you to explore the field beyond the introductory level, but in less depth than the major. A political science minor offers you the opportunity to complete an abbreviated yet coherent plan of study while deepening and expanding your knowledge of the discipline.
You will find a political science minor intellectually stimulating and worthwhile if you are majoring in other subjects or need a third area of study to fulfill requirements for the interdisciplinary studies degree and are interested in politics in the United States, along the border or throughout the world.
A political science minor can be part of a launching pad for successful careers in:
- Federal, state or local government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Law
- Business
- International careers
- Journalism
- Campaigns and polling
- Pre-collegiate education
- M.A./Ph.D. careers
- Public service
Once you have completed POLS 2305 and POLS 2306, the required core courses in political science, you will only need 6 hours of electives and 6 hours of advanced Political Science hours to complete the minor.
Consider these options as a way to enhance your understanding within your chosen field of study:
- History majors should consider POLS 3351 International Relations and POLS 3341 Comparative Political Systems.
- Social work and criminal justice majors should consider POLS 4311 Urban Problems and Public Policy.
If you are a motivated student seeking a more challenging academic experience, especially if you are considering graduate school, consult your advisor about the option of a minor in political science. You can develop a program of study tailored to your academic and career goals.