Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified and complete any additional courses needed beyond specific college and major requirements to satisfy graduation credit requirements.
University-Wide Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the University-Wide Requirements.
NUpath Requirements
All undergraduate students are required to complete the NUpath Requirements.
Mathematics Requirements
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
MATH 1365 | Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning | 4 |
MATH 1341 | Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
MATH 1342 | Calculus 2 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
MATH 2321 | Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering | 4 |
MATH 2341 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra for Engineering | 4 |
MATH 2331 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
MATH 3081 | Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| 8 |
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Political Science Requirements
Political Science Concentrations (Optional)
If you are working toward one of the following concentrations, declare it with your advisor so that it may be added to your record. Requirements for the concentrations are listed below.
Integrative Requirement
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
POLS 3402 | | |
Mathematics and Political Science Combined-Major Credit Requirement
Complete 68 semester hours in the major.
Experiential Liberal Arts
All undergraduate students in the College of Social Sciences and Humanities are required to complete the Experiential Liberal Arts Requirement.
Program Requirement
128 total semester hours required
Optional Political Science Concentrations
Concentration in American Political Institutions
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 16 |
| State and Local Politics | |
| The U.S. Congress | |
| Judicial Process and Behavior | |
| Public Policy and Administration | |
| Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections | |
| Campaign Strategy | |
Concentration in Campaigns and Elections
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
POLS 3160 | Campaign Strategy | 4 |
POLS 3302 | Judicial Process and Behavior | 4 |
| |
| 8 |
| Urban Policies and Politics | |
| State and Local Politics | |
| Intergovernmental Relations | |
| Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections | |
| Politics and Mass Media | |
| Presidential Nominating Process | |
Concentration in Comparative Politics
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| Religion and Politics | |
| Nationalism | |
| Revolution, Civil War, and Insurrection | |
| Politics of Developing Nations | |
| 8 |
| Politics and Governance of Europe and the European Union | |
| Government and Politics in the Middle East | |
| Arab-Israeli Conflict | |
| 4 |
| Model Arab League | |
| Model NATO | |
| Dialogue of Civilizations: Government and Politics Abroad | |
Concentration in Identity, Culture, and Politics
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
POLS 3418 | Nationalism | 4 |
| 12 |
| Music and Politics in America and Abroad | |
| Religion and Politics | |
| Gender and Politics | |
| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Issues in Public Policy | |
| Law and Society | |
Concentration in International Relations and Diplomacy
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| Model United Nations | |
| Model Arab League | |
| Dialogue of Civilizations: International Politics Abroad | |
| 12 |
| International Political Economy | |
| International Law | |
| International Security | |
| Politics and Governance of Europe and the European Union | |
| Arab-Israeli Conflict | |
Concentration in Law and Legal Studies
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 16 |
| American Political Thought | |
| The U.S. Congress | |
| Judicial Process and Behavior | |
| Law and Society | |
| International Law | |
| Global Governance | |
| U.S. Constitutional Law | |
| U.S. Civil Liberties | |
Concentration in Public Policy
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
POLS 3307 | Public Policy and Administration | 4 |
| 12 |
| Budgeting and Taxation | |
| Business and Government | |
| Urban Policies and Politics | |
| State and Local Politics | |
| Growth and Decline of Cities and Suburbs | |
| Science, Technology, and Public Policy | |
| Environmental Politics and Policy | |
| U.S. Foreign Policy | |
Concentration in Security Studies
Course List Code | Title | Hours |
| 16 |
| International Security | |
| U.S. National Security Policy | |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism | |
| U.S. Foreign Policy | |
| Revolution, Civil War, and Insurrection | |
| Arab-Israeli Conflict | |
| Politics of Developing Nations | |