History/Political Science, BA

Degree Requirements

Area Requirements in History

Area Requirements in Political Science

Seven courses, including at least one course from each of the four sets of courses representing the four areas of study in political science, including at least two at the 1300/1400 level or above:

Total credits required for the major: 48

General Education Program Requirements and Electives-Variable

(See General Education Program  and General Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree  under Academic Policies and Guidelines for further details.)

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Suggested Course of Study

Note:

Students seeking secondary teacher certification in social studies should meet with the director of teacher education each semester to plan out their course of study. Please refer to the section on Education Programs for further details.