Political Science Major

Area V Requirements

• TROY 1101 - The University Experience 1 Credit Hour(s)
• LDR 1100 - Introduction to Leadership 3 Credit Hour(s)
• POL 2241 - American National Government 3 Credit Hour(s) or placement in POL 2240 
• POL 2260 - World Politics 3 Credit Hour(s)

Major Requirements

• POL 3300 - Foundations of Political Science 3 Credit Hour(s)
• POL 3330 - Political Theory 3 Credit Hour(s)
• POL 3390 - The Art of Political Science Research 3 Credit Hour(s)

Major Electives

• Select 18 hours of 3000 or 4000 level advisor approved electives in political science.

Accelerated Law Curriculum Option

Students majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies as a minor may select the Accelerated Law Curriculum Option. See the Accelerated Law Curriculum section the catalog for more information.

The 30 semester hours from the partnered institution will be credited as follows:

• 9 hours will be applied to the Legal Studies Minor
• 6 hours will be applied to the Political Science Major
  • Civil Procedure I 3 Credit Hour(s)
  • Civil Procedure II 3 Credit Hour(s)
• 15 hours will be applied to Area V General Studies