American Political Institutions, Minor

The American political institutions minor introduces students to key concepts, practices, and perspectives in the study of American politics and government. Students complete the introductory American government course as well as four other courses that focus on various aspects of American politics and government at the national, state, and local levels. 

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated. Also complete any corequisite labs, recitations, clinicals, or tools courses where specified.

Note: This minor is restricted to students who are not enrolled in the political science major or in any political science combined major.

Required Course

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
POLS 1150	American Government	4

Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete four of the following:		16
POLS 2345	Urban Policies and Politics
POLS 2350	State and Local Politics
POLS 3300	The U.S. Congress
POLS 3302	Judicial Process and Behavior
POLS 3307	Public Policy and Administration
POLS 3310	Public Opinion, Voting, and Elections
POLS 4500	U.S. Constitutional Law
POLS 4505	U.S. Civil Liberties

GPA Requirement

2.000 GPA required in the minor