Political Science Minor, UG
for the Undergraduate Minor in Political Science
A minor in political science is designed for students who want to improve their ability to deal intelligently and critically with issues and ideas about government and politics. The minor introduces students to courses involving important theoretical and applied questions about the role of citizens, associations, and states in the application of political power. Students will be exposed to advanced courses that build on relevant introductory courses.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Political Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PS 100 | Intro to Political Science | 3 |
| Select two additional 100- or 200-level Political Science courses | 6 | |
| Select three 300- or 400-level Political Science courses from courses offered on the Urbana-Champaign campus | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Political Science
1. Students will be able to apply central concepts of the scientific method to the study of politics, and demonstrate an ability to draw inferences from data.
2. Students will have a foundational knowledge of facts, concepts, and typologies in their chosen subfield in political science.
3. Students will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of central theories in their chosen subfield and show how to evaluate those theories.
4. Students will be able to define political science and its subfields, drawing contrasts with other social sciences.
5. Students will be able to apply concepts, methods, and theories to research projects, internships, and/or off-campus experiences.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Political Science