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American Political Institutions, Minor

2023-2024 Edition

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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 1150American Government4

Electives

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete four of the following:16
POLS 2340
Business and Government
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

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