The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Required courses in Political Science (30 credits)
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PS 210: Introduction to Political Science
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PS 211: American Government
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PS 311: Comparative Politics - OR - PS 352: International Politics
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PS 365: Ancient & Medieval Political Thought - OR - PS 365: Modern Political Thought
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18 credits to be select from any remaining political science courses
Required Supplemental Courses (9 credits)
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ECON 211: Principles of Macroeconomics
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ECON 212: Principles of Microeconomics
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SOC 211: Principles of Sociology
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12 credits to be selected from: Anthropology, economics (except ECON 211 or 212), history, psychology, and sociology.
There is also a foreign language OR quantities skills requirement.
See the PSP Department (313 Founders Hall) for specific requirements.
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a
Concentration in Criminal Justice
This concentration is ideal for students who have completed our A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice who wish to pursue a Bachelor's at Clarion University.
Required courses in Political Science (24 Credits)
PS 210: Intro to Political Science
PS 211: American Government
18 credits to be selected from any remaining political science courses
Required courses in Criminal Justice (15 Credits)
CRJT 110: Intro to Criminal Justice
12 credits to be selected from any remaining criminal justice courses. The following can be used to fulfill the requirements - Soc 235/CRJT 236: Criminology; PS 304/CRJT 304: Crime, Politics and Public Policy; PS 363/CRJT 363; Criminal Procedure; PHIL 328/CRJT 328; Ethics and Criminal Justice. Additionally, the following courses can be used to fulfill the twelve credit hours: BIOL 125: Intro to Forensic Science; PSY 370; Forensic Psychology.
There is also a foreign language OR quantitative skills requirement;
See the PSP department (313 Founders Hall) for specific requirements.
Minor in Political Science (18 Credits)
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PS 210: Introduction to Political Science
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PS 211: American Government
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PS 311: Comparative Politics - OR - PS 352: International Politics
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9 credits to be selected from 300-level courses in political science.
