Requirements

Learn about the requirements needed to earn a minor in political science from UND.

Minor in Political Science

Students who minor in political science will complete 21 hours of coursework, including 15 hours of Core courses and at least 6 hours of electives. The minor’s Core normally will include the following courses:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Introductory-level coursework
Select one of the following:		3
POLS 115	American Government I
POLS 120	Global Perspectives
Intermediate-level coursework
Select two of the following:		6
POLS 220	International Politics
POLS 225	Comparative Politics
POLS 250	Introduction to Public Administration
Advanced-level coursework
Select two of the following:		6
POLS 300	Introduction Research Methods
POLS 310	Introduction to Political Thought
or POLS 318	American Political Thought
POLS 305	American Constitution-Governmental Powers
or POLS 306	American Constitution-Civil Liberties
POLS 405	Political Behavior
Electives (intermediate level or above)		6
Total Credits		21

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