Political Science, American Politics and Public Policy Concentration, BA

The American politics and public policy concentration offers students a broad understanding of American politics and policy. The concentration is designed to provide a strong undergraduate social science education in preparation for entry into advanced degree programs and professional careers in public service, private institutions and political organizations in the United States.

Learning Outcomes

Grade Requirement

No grade lower than a “C-” in a political science (POLI) course may be used to fulfill the requirements of the political science major or minor. Students receiving a “D” or “F” in a political science course may continue as political science majors or minors but must either retake and successfully complete the course (with a minimum grade of “C-“) or must successfully complete another course that fulfills the same area for the major or minor.

Course Requirements

Required courses (18 credits)

Distribution I electives (18 credits)

Complete at least 18 credits, selected from the following:

Note:

Only three credits in each of the following may be applied to the major, regardless of concentration, or the minor:

*Credit for internship, directed study and special topics in political science may be applied to concentration requirements only if they are related to the student’s concentration. This determination is made by the department chairperson.

Total minimum credits: 36

Core Curriculum Requirements

A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.