Political Science BACHELOR OF ARTS Where It Can Take You Politics may seem like the most obvious choice, but there are plenty of opportunities to apply your knowledge in law, journalism, nonprofit organizations, or education. An increasingly globalized world requires more politically savvy business leaders and government officials. Advance your studies at the graduate level in international affairs, business, or law. Become a Leader analyst campaign management education government federal, state, local international organizations NGOs journalism law nonprofit, public service organizations politics public policy creation, development, evaluation Political systems provide constant challenges and opportunities for engagement, and you have a sense of curiosity about the grand questions of our time. Find ways to address today’s local and global issues, using critical thinking and reasoning to move beyond opinions and truly understand our complex world. What You’ll Study The political science major focuses on both the United States political system (the forces that influence it and the consequences for the nation) and international political systems (international relations, global institutions, and international alliances). Dig deeper with courses on elections, Congress, research methods, politics in Latin America and the Middle East, and the First Amendment. How You’ll Learn More Strengthen your analytical and negotiation skills in Model United Nations competitions with our award- winning team. Research and defend a legal stance in a courtroom setting on our mock trial team. Hear from and engage with visiting authors, political figures, and activists. And take advantage of the uniquely international flavor and political dynamism that characterizes South Florida. Unique Opportunities ■ ■ Digressions Literary Magazine : annual publication involves student editors, writers, and artists ■ ■ mock trial team: practice simulation of courtroom trials; open to students of any major ■ ■ internships with civic and community organizations ■ ■ global and domestic hands-on travel studies ■ ■ local, national conferences: attend or present your work based on your interests ■ ■ national honor societies: join based on your academic achievement ■ ■ Model United Nations: learn about international politics in this team activity, which may lead to national competitions B.A. Political Science Learn More www.cahss.nova.edu
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Political ScienceBachelor of arTS
Where It Can Take You
Politics may seem like the most obvious choice, but there are plenty of opportunities to apply your knowledge in law, journalism, nonprofit organizations, or education. An increasingly globalized world requires more politically savvy business leaders and government officials. Advance your studies at the graduate level in international affairs, business, or law.
Become a Leaderanalyst
campaign management
education
government federal, state, local
international organizations NGOs
journalism
law
nonprofit, public service organizations
politics
public policy creation, development, evaluation
Political systems provide constant challenges and opportunities for engagement, and you have a sense of curiosity about the grand questions of our time. Find ways to address today’s local and global issues, using critical thinking and reasoning to move beyond opinions and truly understand our complex world.
What You’ll StudyThe political science major focuses on both the United States political system (the forces that influence it and the consequences for the nation) and international political systems (international relations, global institutions, and international alliances). Dig deeper with courses on elections, Congress, research methods, politics in Latin America and the Middle East, and the First Amendment.
How You’ll Learn MoreStrengthen your analytical and negotiation skills in Model United Nations competitions with our award-winning team. Research and defend a legal stance in a courtroom setting on our mock trial team. Hear from and engage with visiting authors, political figures, and activists. And take advantage of the uniquely international flavor and political dynamism that characterizes South Florida.
■■ mock trial team: practice simulation of courtroom trials; open to students of any major
■■ internships with civic and community organizations
■■ global and domestic hands-on travel studies
■■ local, national conferences: attend or present your work based on your interests
■■ national honor societies: join based on your academic achievement
■■ Model United Nations: learn about international politics in this team activity, which may lead to national competitions
B.A. Political Science
Learn More www.cahss.nova.edu
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Political Science Major Curriculum 2015–2016
At least 18 credits in the major must be at the 3000/4000 level.Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program.
Political ScienceBachelor of arTS
This publication should not be viewed as a substitution for official program requirements and outcomes. A student is responsible for meeting the curriculum and program requirements in the Undergraduate Student Catalog that are in effect when the student enters the program.
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POLiticaL Science MajOr reqUireMentS (39 creditS)
core courses (21 credits) credits
POLS 1010 American Government and Politics 3POLS 1200 Introduction to Political Science 3POLS 2010 Comparative Government 3POLS 2100 State and Local Government 3POLS 2300 International Relations 3POLS 2915 Research Methods in Political Science 3POLS 3100 Political Theory 3OR
PHIL 3670 Social and Political Philosophy 3
american Government and Politics electives (6 credits) credits
Select 6 credits from the following courses:LGST 4270 Judicial Politics and Process 3POLS 3200 The Congress 3POLS 3400 The Presidency 3POLS 3600 Voting and Elections 3
international Government and Politics Major electives (6 credits) credits
Select 6 credits from the following courses:LGST 3400 Comparative Legal Systems 3LGST 4420 War Crimes 3POLS 3500 Global Politics 3POLS 4100 European Union 3
Major electives (6 credits) credits
Select 6 credits from the following courses:HIST 3010 Constitutional History I 3HIST 3020 Constitutional History II 3HIST 3400 U.S. Foreign Relations 3LGST 4100 The First Amendment 3LGST 4310 Individual Rights and the Law 3POLS 4200 Latin American Politics 3POLS 4300 Middle Eastern Politics 3POLS 4900 Special Topics in Politics and Public Affairs 3
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires at least 24 credits of coursework from the following disciplines: ARTS, DANC, FILM, HIST, HUMN, LITR, MUSC, PHIL, and THEA, as well as an intermediate degree of competency in a foreign language generally, a minimum of 6 credits or another demonstration of competency.
