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Political science is profoundly relevant in fields beyond government, such as medicine, business, technology, economics and law. This minor examines the history, theory and science behind how governments operate and how they relate to the people they serve. In your classes, you will discuss politics in local, national and international contexts and explore the ways in which politics influences society.
You will have the flexibility to design a program based on your interests and that complements your major. You can choose from courses that focus on international relations, political communication, public opinion, political movements, constitutional principles, colonialism and presidential politics, to name a few. You are also free to experience the political arena firsthand through an internship with the Connecticut Legislature in Hartford or a local campaign. Or, you can learn about political journalism by working at a media outlet. Whatever your career ambitions, a basic foundation in political science will be an effective launching pad.
A minor in political science is awarded upon completion of 18 credits in political science with a grade of C or better. At least 6 credits must be earned at the 300 level or above. No more than 3 credits of internship in political science (PO 295 or PO 395) may count toward completion of the minor.
Political Science Minor Curriculum
A minor in political science is awarded upon completion of 18 credits in political science with a grade of C or better. At least 6 credits must be earned at the 300 level or above. No more than 3 credits of internship in political science (PO 295 or PO 395) may count toward completion of the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Possible courses include: | ||
| PO 101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
| PO 131 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PO 205 | Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| PO 206 | Ethics and Public Policy | 3 |
| PO 208 | Career Readiness in Washington DC | 3 |
| PO 209 | Environmental Politics and Policy | 3 |
| PO 211 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PO 215 | Thinking Politics | 3 |
| PO 216 | American Political Thought | 3 |
| PO 219 | Feminist Political Thought | 3 |
| PO 221 | Introduction to Latin America | 3 |
| PO 225 | American Political Movements | 3 |
| PO 227 | The Politics of Intimacy | 3 |
| PO 230 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| PO 231 | Elections and Political Parties (SL: Service Learning) | 3 |
| PO 242 | Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PO 245 | Politics of Global Capitalism | 3 |
| PO 247 | Actors and Processes in U.S. Foreign Policy | 3 |
| PO 280 | Congress and the President | 3 |
| PO 295 | Internship in Political Science | 1-3 |
| PO 297 | Simulating International Organizations | 1 |
| PO 299 | Independent Study in Political Science | 1-3 |
| PO 302 | The Global Civic Dilemma | 4 |
| PO 303 | Political Inquiry | 3 |
| PO 307 | Introduction to Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| PO 309 | Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| PO 311 | Topics in International Relations | 3 |
| PO 312 | Philosophy of War and Peace | 3 |
| PO 313 | Development, Globalization and Colonialism | 3 |
| PO 315 | Democratic Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PO 319 | International Interventions | 3 |
| PO 325 | Political Psychology and Public Opinion | 3 |
| PO 326 | Polling and Opinion a Quinnipiac Signature Seminar | 3 |
| PO 331 | Topics in Comparative Government | 3 |
| PO 332 | European Politics | 3 |
| PO 333 | Middle Eastern History and Politics | 3 |
| PO 335 | Politics of Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| PO 337 | Human Rights: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PO 353 | American Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PO 354 | Civil Rights and Civil Liberties | 3 |
| PO 360 | Topics in American Politics | 3 |
| PO 362 | Presidential Election Campaigns (SL: Service Learning) | 3 |
| PO 365 | Inside Washington, D.C. | 3 |
| PO 370 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| PO 387 | Women and Public Policy | 3 |
| PO 390 | Washington Dc Capstone Project | 3 |
| PO 395 | Advanced Internship | 1-9 |
| PO 399 | Independent Study in Political Science | 1-10 |
| PO 408 | Senior Seminar | 3 |