Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies

School McDaniel College
Method At the institution
Location Westminster - MD
Type Bachelor Degree
Course fee By request

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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies

Course description
The curriculum in political science is directed toward an understanding of national and international governmental studies with particular emphasis on preparing students for graduate school, the study of law, and responsibilities in politics, administration, education, and public organizations.
- PSI 1101 - Introduction to Political Science
- Two hours of Independent Studies
Two courses from Political Inquiry:
- PSI 1111 - Classical Political Thought or
- PSI 1112 - Modern Political Thought
- PSI 4492 - Senior Seminar
Students must take a total of seven courses from the two groups below:
Three courses from American Politics:

PSI 2201 - American Political Institutions

PSI 2202 - State and Local Government

PSI 2207 - American Public Policy

PSI 2215 - Environmental Policy

PSI 2216 - United States Campaigns and Elections

PSI 2222 - Research Methods and Design

PSI 3305 - Public Administration or

BUA 3305 - Public Administration

PSI 3308 - American Constitutional Law

PSI 3319 - American Civil Liberties
Three courses from International Relations/Comparative Politics:

PSI 2203 - International Law and Organization

PSI 2204 - Approaches to International Relations

PSI 2213 - Comparative Politics of Western European Polities: The United Kingdom, France, and Germany

PSI 3307 - U.S. Foreign Policy

PSI 3310 - Politics of Developing Areas or

CCS 3310 - The Politics of Developing Areas

PSI 3317 - Comparative Politics of Communist and Post Communist Political Systems or

CCS 3317 - Comparative Politics of Communist and Post-Communist Political Systems

PSI 3333 - Conflict Resolution, Peacemaking, and Peacekeeping in Post-Cold War World or

CCS 3333 - Conflict Resolution, Peacemaking, and Peacekeeping in Post-Cold War World
Recommended:
Computer Science
Economics
History
Literature
Philosophy
Psychology
Social Work
Suggested First-Year Schedule:
- PSI 1101 - Introduction to Political Science
One course from:
English Composition (based on placement)
First Year Seminar
Foreign Language
Two General Education requirements
Physical Education Activity or Military Science

Total Program Hours: 42