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Degree Structure

Code Course Title
Credits
I. General College Requirements (24 credits)
For details about these requirements please see section 2.3 in Catalog
II. Required Courses in Politics (24 credits)
POL 101 Introduction to Politics I: Ideology 3
POL 102 Introduction to Politics II: Institutions 3
POL 200 Political Philosophy 3
POL 280 Political Economy 3
POL 320 Politics of the European Union 3
POL 330 East-Central European Politics 3
Plus one course from:
POL 201 Nations and Nationalism 3
POL 251 Intro to International Relations 3
And one course from:
POL 220 West European Politics 3
POL 231 Czech and Slovak Politics 3
III. Required Courses in Social Studies (24 credits)
SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 280 Social Anthropology 3
SOC 290 Social Science Research Methods 3
SOC 351 Gender and Culture 3
SOC 400 Twentieth Century Social Theory 3
HIS 270 Twentieth Century Social History 3
Plus one course from:
PSY 150 Intro to Psychology 3
PSY 250 Social Psychology 3
And one course from:
LIT 280 Literature as Social Critique 3
LIT 281 Politics and Drama 3
IV. Elective Course Requirements (12 credits)*
Three courses of the student’s choice offered by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences 9
One course of the student’s choice offered by any School of Study 3
V. Additional Requirements (6 credits)
HSS 350 Internship 3
HSS 390 Thesis and State Exam 3

Total Required Credits: 90

*Any courses, including Civilization courses or courses required for other programs, may be taken as electives.