Daemen College : Academics & Research : Division of Arts & Sciences : History & Government : Undergraduate Programs : Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Core Curriculum

All degree programs require completion of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of the core and its requirements is available in the Core Curriculum section of the Daemen catalogue. Courses which satisfy a portion or complete a core requirement will have such designation indicated after the course title.

• MAJOR: 38 credits

  • GVT101 Comparative Politics (3) - CC
  • GVT113 Introduction to American Politics (3) - CR
  • GVT121 International Relations (3) - CC
  • GVT125 Introduction to Public Policy (3) - CT
  • GVT331 Political Science Research Methods (3)  
  • HG442 Thesis Research (2)
  • HG443 Research Project (3) - ILIT; RP; WI

  • History Elective

    3 credits (based upon student’s interests and in consultation with one’s Advisor) selected from the following
    • HIS137 African American History (3) - CC
    • HIS221 American History from 1877 to Present (3) - CC
    • HIS222 Urban America (3) - CT
    • HIS223 U.S. Foreign Policy: World War II to the Present (3) - CT
    • HIS230 Problems of the Third World (3)
    • HIS304 Modern China (3)
    • HIS308 Modern Latin America (3) - CC
    • HIS315 Modern Political Thought (3)
    • HIS317 The Middle East (3) - CC
    • HIS319 20th Century Russia & Eastern Europe (3) - CC

  • Political Science Electives

    15 credits, of which: 6 credits must be at the 300 level or above, AND at least one course (3 credits) must be taken from each of 3 areas: American Government; Comparative Government/International Relations; Public Policy/Law. Courses will be selected from the following:
    • AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
      • GVT114 State & Local Government (3) - CR
      • GVT217 American Political Parties & Pressure Groups (3)
      • GVT223 Political & Civil Rights in the U.S.(3) -- ME
      • GVT224 American Political Campaigns & Elections (3)
      • GVT230 U.S Judicial Process (3) - CR
      • GVT305 American Constitutional Law (3) - CC
      • GVT311 Seminar in Legislative Politics (3)
      • GVT415 Seminar on the Presidency
    • COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT/INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
      • GVT210 Politics of Globalization (3) - CC
      • GVT213 Sustainability & Third World Development (3) - CC
      • GVT221 Political Economy of East Asia (3)
      • GVT225 Politics of China (3) - CC
      • GVT231 Global Governance (3) - CC
      • GVT232 International Political Economy (3)
      • GVT238 Dictatorship & Democracy in World Politics (3)
      • GVT315 Politics of Western Europe (3)
      • GVT326 Politics of East Asia (3) - CC
      • GVT327 Politics of South Asia (3) - CC
    • PUBLIC POLICY/LAW
      • GVT117 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) - CC
      • GVT/ENS211-212 Environmental Energy Policies I-II (3/3)
      • GVT215 Issues in Public Policy (3) - CT
      • GVT219 Politics, Planning & Land Use (3)
      • GVT228 Community Planning & Sustainability (3) - SL
      • GVT/WST320 Gender & Policy in the U.S. (3) - CT
      • GVT350 Political Argumentation & Debate (3) - CS
      • GVT411 Environmental Law (3)

REQUIREMENTS OUTSIDE OF THE MAJOR: 3 credits

• CFE97 Career Preparation Seminar AND 3 credits in Career Field Experience (one or multiple experiences totaling 3 credits are allowed)

CORE: 45 credits

• CMP101 English Composition (3) - CS; ILIT; WI
• IND101 Sustainable & Critical Relationships (3)
• MTH104 Survey of Statistics (3) - CT; QL
• Foreign Language and Core Electives: 36 credits
• Foreign Language Requirement: Students must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language through the intermediate level. The requirement may be satisfied through the completion of college level coursework or the successful completion of a proficiency examination. A complete description of the requirement is available in the Foreign Language section of the Daemen catalogue.

FREE ELECTIVES: 36 credits

Courses used to fulfill the free electives may but are not required to have a competency. A maximum of 6 credits may be taken in Government courses.

TOTAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS = 122 CREDITS

 

Requirements for History, History & Government and Political Science Programs: Admission, Admission to Upper Division, Graduation are at this link or consult the History & Government department section of the catalogue or the Program Plans option on the Registrar’s web page.

Pursuit Of Minor

It is recommended that students pursue the completion of a minor(s) in another area of study. Consult the Daemen catalogue or the Registrar’s web page for a complete listing of available minors.

Suggested Course Sequence

Access the suggested course sequences for: BA, Political Science, from the History & Government Department web page or the Program Plans site on the Registrar’s web page.