Oct 11, 2024  
Gordon College Academic Catalog 2024-2025 
  
Gordon College Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Political Science (B.A.)


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Requirements


In consultation with a departmental advisor, every student will meet the core requirements. A minimum of 38 credits must be taken in the department including:

Internship/Off-Campus Study


One of the following:

  • POL 425 - Internship in Government and Politics (2-6)   (6 credits maximum for major)
  • Approved academic experience outside the United States
  • Approved off-campus academic program inside the United States, including CCCU programs (8 credits maximum applied to the major)

Additional requirements:


In addition to the requirements listed above, students must take sufficient elective credit in political science courses to reach the minimum of 38 credits required for the major.

Students considering graduate study should take a modern language and a course in statistics for social science research.

Concentrations


A concentration is optional.

 : For students interested in careers in law, policy analysis, and public administration.

 : For students who want to further their study of various means to furthering peace and mediating conflicts.

Double Majors


Students with double majors must take a minimum of 34 credits in political science when it is declared as their second major. They may substitute an internship in their first major for the political science requirement. Double majors from philosophy are excused from the internship requirement. See program director for appropriate adjustments.

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