Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university. C- or better to meet major course requirements unless specified elsewhere. The course that counts toward the major is dependent upon the course the student took to satisfy the common course prerequisites. 813-974-2011. Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the university. For the full requirements, please visit the Office of Graduate Studies Graduate Catalog. Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university. All rights reserved.4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Copyright 2022, University of South Florida. Students who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. Prior to admission to law school, a student must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), as given by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey. postsecondary work (college or university) at an institution not in the U.S. are required

Tampa, FL 33620, USA The Office of Undergraduate Research is able to assist with further inquiries. The Office of Undergraduate Research will assist students in understanding the various course options. Students must choose electives from the seven fields listed below with at least one course from Field I, one course from Field II or III, and one course from any of Fields IV, V, VI, or VII. Students must choose electives from the seven fields listed below with at least one course from Field I, one course from Field II or III, and one course from any of Fields IV, V, VI, or VII. education. The degree will not be awarded if these courses have not been taken by the end of the students final semester. You must click here to view the general college level requirements for this major. St. Pete campus website: https://stpetersburg.usf.edu/academic-advising Undergraduate students in any degree program are able to participate in undergraduate research. Tampa, FL 33620, USA The following courses are not included within any of the seven fields, but may still be used as elective hours: Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.0, General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0. Satisfying the degree requirements prepares students for positions in the public and private sectors, for law school, for graduate work in political science, international relations, public administration, and related disciplines, for positions in education, and for applied political activity. Prior to admission to law school, a student must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), as given by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey. The degree will not be awarded if these courses have not been taken by the end of the students final semester. All rights reserved. degree in Political Science offers a general purpose, career flexible degree with a number of more specialized areas of focus. The courses in Field VII are often of particular interest to Political Science majors planning to attend law school but may be taken by others as well. In addition, all Political Science majors are required to take at least three (3) credit hours of Economics coursework. College of Arts & Sciences Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF, USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF. GraduateDirector who provides technical and procedural advising as well as substantive In addition, transfer applicants who completed any Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. For further information, please refer to http://gia.usf.edu/el/. Copyright 2022,University of South Florida. These courses will not impact degree credits or GPA but will show on an official transcript and document the experience. Tampa campus website: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/academic-advising/index.aspx Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Field II: Comparative Government and Politics, Field IV: American National and State Governments. USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. The student is required to demonstrate competency by successfully completing Please enable Javascript for full functionality. Students must choose electives from the seven fields listed below with at least one course from Field I, one course from Field II or III, and one course from any of Fields IV, V, VI, or VII. With a proven track record of commitment to student success, USF offers a path for every student. Political Science has a fieldwork program that allows students to obtain part-time internships with state and local government and with political parties at the state and local level. Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor. 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If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the universitys entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements. To contact an advisor you may visit http://hennarot.forest.usf.edu/main/depts/IGS/undergraduate/political-science/orto schedule an appointment, please go to:http://usfweb3.usf.edu/appointments/StudentSignon.asp. Students receive the skills and information needed for entry into a number of law-related positions in business and government. Students should plan to take the test at least one year prior to planned enrollment in law school. 6 hours of course work at the 6000level. Note: Some USF courses have higher grade criteria to meet prerequisite knowledge necessary for progression into higher-level courses.

Courses listed under Field VII Law and Politics on the Political Science undergraduate curriculum are recommended to be taken as major electives by students on a pre-law career pathway. Students enrolled in the Washington, D.C. semester program may have this rule altered by their advisor. Academic credit is available for such internships. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 2912, IDS 4914or IDH 4910courses. All Political Science majors are required to take at least three (3) credit hours of Economics coursework. research and analyze politics at the local, national, and international levels. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C- is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses. General/Unrestricted ElectiveCredit(s): 3. In their thesis, students a substantial literature review ofapproximately 50 pages in his or her major field, or in the Africana Studies Concentration. Thesis/Non Thesis - 6 hours minimumThesisPOS 6971 6 Thesis: MastersAFA 6971 6 Thesis: Masters. http://gia.usf.edu/ps/ughome/. department, but that person must first be approved by the Graduate Director. For further information, please refer to http://gia.usf.edu/el/. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a students official transcript. For Political Science, a C- or higher is required in courses used for the major core. In addition to the core course in major area, three additional courses in the core by a literal English translation. Solomon, S. Tauber; Assistant Professors: A. Augsburger, H. Dunn, O. Jolaosho, M. Samnotra, D. Ponton, N. Thompson, J. School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, Master's in Latin America, Caribbean, and Latino Studies, Master's in Liberal Arts with a Concentration in Africana Studies, Doctoral Degree in Politics & International Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences: Research and Scholarship, Skip Over Breadcrumbs and Secondary Navigation, MLA with a Concentration in Africana Studies, MA in Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies, MA in Political Science/Africana Studies Concentration Tracking Sheet, Independent Study/Directed Research Contract, Plagiarism Information (Office of Graduate Studies), Thesis, Dissertation, and Proposal Guidelines and Tips, Graduate Student Supervisory Committee Appointment Form, Certificate of Approval Form for Thesis & Dissertation, General Guidelines for the Literature Review (MA Student Non-Thesis Option), Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution, GRE required and when applicable TOEFL scores, Three (3) letters of recommendation, preferably by academics, Must have an undergraduate background in political science. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C- is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses. In The following courses are not included within any of the seven fields, but may still be used as elective hours: Major GPA (All USF courses which are applied to major requirements): 2.0, General Education GPA (All USF courses which are applied to General Education requirements): 2.0. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss courses planning, degree progression, and career preparation. The pre-law plan is available to students of all majors. (A GPA of 3.0 is required to enroll in these courses; the Chair may grant special exception for students with a GPA between 2.70 and 2.99). Professors: J.E. Students should plan to take the test at least one year prior to planned enrollment in law school.

Once on this page, select the program from the available drop-down and then click View Selected Plan., Print Degree Planner (opens a new window), CPO 2002 - Introduction to Comparative Politics, INR 2002 - Introduction to International Relations, POT 3003 - Introduction to Political Theory, POT 4064 - Contemporary Political Thought, POT 4936 - Selected Topics in Political Theory, AFA 2380 - History and Theory of Genocide, AFA 4931 - Selected Topics in Africana Studies, CPO 4034 - Politics of the Developing Areas, CPO 4930 - Comparative Government and Politics of Select Areas, CPO 5934 - Selected Topics in Comparative Politics, INR 4035 - International Political Economy, INR 3336 - Intelligence and U.S. Foreign Policy, INR 3033 - International Political Cultures, INR 3038 - International Wealth and Power, INR 5086 - Issues in International Relations, POS 2080 - The American Political Tradition, POS 3182 - Florida Politics and Government, POS 2112 - State and Local Government and Politics, POS 3453 - Political Parties and Interest Groups, POS 4204 - Political Behavior, Public Opinion, and Elections, POS 3142 - Introduction to Urban Politics and Government, URP 4050 - City Planning and Community Development, PUP 4203 - Environmental Politics and Policy, POS 3691 - Introduction to Law and Politics, AMH 3571 - African American History to 1865, AMH 3572 - African American History since 1865, PAD 3003 - Introduction to Public and Community Service, PAD 4144 - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Policy, PAD 4415 - Personnel & Supervision in Todays Diverse Organizations, PAD 4204 - Public Financial Administration, http://hennarot.forest.usf.edu/main/depts/IGS/undergraduate/pre-law-track/, http://hennarot.forest.usf.edu/main/depts/IGS/undergraduate/political-science/, http://usfweb3.usf.edu/appointments/StudentSignon.asp, Acalog Academic Catalog Management System (ACMS), POS X041 or POS XXX or INR XXXX or CPO XXXX - 3 credit hours, POS XXXX or INR XXXX or CPO XXXX - 3 credit hours. Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. (CIP = 45.1001) (POL) Core required courses must be completed before a course from a given field or field grouping may be taken. Copyright 2022, University of South Florida. Students transferring credit hours toward a major in Political Science must complete a minimum of 21 credit hours within the Department, regardless of the number of credits transferred. Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Transfer students are also required to comply with the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the University. Academic credit is available for such internships. For further information, please refer to http://gia.usf.edu/el/. There are research opportunities associated with this major. Students enrolled in the Washington, D.C. semester programor the Tallahassee Internship program, may have this rule altered by their advisor. (Please see an advisor for recommendations.). Benton, E. Conteh-Morgan, A. Hechiche, J. Merrick, M.M. Department Major Academic Residency Requirement - at least 21 hours of the major coursework must be completed at USF. If a student wishes to transfer without an A.A. degree and has fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the student must meet the Universitys entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements. committee must approve proposals before students embark on their projects. and serves as the equivalent of acomprehensive examination. The following courses are supporting courses for this major. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss courses planning, degree progression, and career preparation. Fall Semester: Domestic - June 1st ; International May 1stSpring Semester: Domestic - October 15th; International September 15thNo summer admissions. Concentration in Africana Studies - 9 credit hoursAFA 6932: Topics in Africana Studies (3)AFA 6120: Social Theory and Social Thought (3)AFA 6108: Social Construction of Race and Racism (3), Electives - 9 credit hours minimum. Will vary by area. Total Minimum Hours: 36 credit hoursCommon Core 12 credit hoursMajor Field or Concentration 9 credit hoursElectives 9 credit hours minimumThesis/Non-Thesis 6 credit hours, For instructional purposes, the graduate curriculum in Political Science has been of the Comprehensive Exam. Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. Items that are critical are marked with a and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track. The Political Science major offers many courses that are beneficially for students planning to attend law school. Electives have to be approved by the Graduate Director. No more than six (6) credit hours can be taken fromPOS 4905,POS 4910andPOS 4941. MA in Political Science prepares students for positions in government, business, and Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. Amen, H. Nelson, S. MacManus, S. Northcutt, F.U. The The program is designed for students interested in and seeking to understand political problems, issues, and the nature of the political process, as well as the philosophical and legal basis of political structures and processes at local, state, national, and international levels. Please see the departmental undergraduate advisor to obtain more information about the pre-law plan and refer to http://hennarot.forest.usf.edu/main/depts/IGS/undergraduate/pre-law-track/. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. Hall, E. Kissi, D. Peng, S. Roach, C. Rodriguez, K. Simeon-Jones, M.S.

Those who wish to enroll in an undergraduate research course should consult with their academic advisor to understand how the credit will apply towards the degree requirements. Additional resources can be found via https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/programs/undergraduate-programs/pre-law_track.aspx. Thethesis workshops discuss topics of interest to graduate students. Tampa, FL 33620, USA Students should complete the following prerequisite courses at the lower level prior to entering the University. If no credit is needed, students may be eligible to enroll in the 0-credit IDS 4914course. A minimum of 36 credit hours is required to satisfy the requirements of the major. Those following the pre-law plan are recommended to complete courses that can help them develop necessary skills to study law. For questions, email advising@usfsp.edu. TOTAL DEGREE HOURS: 120 The undergraduate program leading to the B.A. The evaluation must include a course-by-course Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 36 credit hours is required to satisfy the requirements of the major. in consultation with the Graduate Director. studies. Note: Some USF courses have higher grade criteria to meet prerequisite knowledge necessary for progression into higher level courses. (A GPA of 3.0 is required to enroll in these courses; the Chair may grant special exception for students with a GPA between 2.70 and 2.99). consisting of a major professor, who must be a member of the Department of Government students) Thesis: Masters for a minimum of 6 credit hours. A minimum of 36 credit hours is required to satisfy the requirements of the major. Core required courses must be completed before a course from a given field or field grouping may be taken. also be taken as electives, withapproval by the Graduate Director. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Students who choose a non-thesis option will be required to complete an additional Woo; Professor Emeritus: M.M. assessment, with grades or marks and credits or hours equated to the U.S. system. Several options exist to show mentored undergraduate research activity on a students official transcript. There are additional requirements for this major such as grade, GPA, foreign language, and/or general education requirements. The program is designed for students interested in and seeking to understand political problems, issues, and the nature of the political process, as well as the philosophical and legal basis of political structures and processes at local, state, national, and international levels. However, the other course not taken as a core course may be taken as an elective. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. The courses making up the field are of particular interest to law-oriented students but may be taken by others as well. Please enable Javascript for full functionality. Note: Either CPO 2002or INR 2002must be taken as a core course. The undergraduate program leading to a B.A. Major field - 9 credit hours. In addition, all Political Science majors are required to take at least three (3) credit hours of Economics coursework. However, students are also encouraged to discuss their research interests There is internship information associated with this major. Vanden. Professors: J.E. They are required for the major, but are not counted in the total major hours but are counted toward the total program hours of 120 credit hours. There are additional requirements for this major such as grade, GPA, foreign language, and/or general education requirements. College of Arts & Sciences Major Academic Residency Requirement - 50% of major must be completed at USF, USF Academic Residency Requirement - 30 of the last 60 hours earned must be from USF. The following courses are not included within any of the seven fields, but may still be used as elective hours: There are research opportunities associated with this major. Click here for Plan of Study. Questions about opportunities? Tampa, FL 33620, USA 813-974-2011This website is maintained by Undergraduate Studies. Students must take the 12 credit hours of required core courses in Political Science coursework. No more than six (6) credit hours can be taken fromPOS 4905,POS 4910andPOS 4941. Please see the departmental undergraduate advisor to obtain more information about the pre-law plan and refer to http://hennarot.forest.usf.edu/main/depts/IGS/undergraduate/pre-law-track/. Those following the pre-law plan are recommended to complete courses that can help them develop necessary skills to study law. Benton, E. Conteh-Morgan, A. Hechiche, J. Merrick, M.M. 4202 E. Fowler Avenue Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete an A.A. degree at a Florida College System institution. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of C- is the minimum acceptable grade in prerequisite courses. to submit an evaluation of that academic work. Students can self-enroll into the Pre-law Canvas page via this link. All rights reserved. an increasingly globalized world, a thorough understanding of politics and government Our academic programs strive to meet the needs of individual learners and turn knowledge and experience into career preparedness. For questions, POLadvise@usf.edu. Print Degree Planner (opens a new window), https://www.usf.edu/admissions/freshmen/admission-information/requirements-deadlines.aspx, https://www.usf.edu/admissions/transfer/admission-information/index.aspx, https://www.usf.edu/admissions/international/admission-information/index.aspx, ECO 2013 - Economic Principles (Macroeconomics), ECO 2023 - Economic Principles (Microeconomics), CPO 2002 - Introduction to Comparative Politics, INR 2002 - Introduction to International Relations, POT 3003 - Introduction to Political Theory, POT 4064 - Contemporary Political Thought, POT 4936 - Selected Topics in Political Theory, AFA 2380 - History and Theory of Genocide, AFA 4931 - Selected Topics in Africana Studies, CPO 4034 - Politics of the Developing Areas, CPO 4930 - Comparative Government and Politics of Select Areas, INR 3033 - International Political Cultures, INR 3038 - International Wealth and Power, INR 3336 - Intelligence and U.S. Foreign Policy, INR 4035 - International Political Economy, POS 2080 - The American Political Tradition, POS 2112 - State and Local Government and Politics, POS 3182 - Florida Politics and Government, POS 3453 - Political Parties and Interest Groups, POS 4204 - Political Behavior, Public Opinion, and Elections, POS 3142 - Introduction to Urban Politics and Government, URP 4050 - City Planning and Community Development, PUP 4203 - Environmental Politics and Policy, POS 3691 - Introduction to Law and Politics, AMH 3571 - African American History to 1865, AMH 3572 - African American History since 1865, PAD 3003 - Introduction to Public and Community Service, PAD 4144 - Nonprofit Organizations and Public Policy, PAD 4204 - Public Financial Administration, PAD 4415 - Personnel & Supervision in Todays Diverse Organizations, https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/school-of-interdisciplinary-global-studies/programs/undergraduate-programs/pre-law_track.aspx, https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/academic-advising/index.aspx, https://stpetersburg.usf.edu/academic-advising, https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx, SGEN - General Education Core Natural Sciences, SGEM - General Education Core Mathematics, TGEE - Ethical Reasoning & Civic Engagement, Acalog Academic Catalog Management System (ACMS), POS X041 American Government or POS X000-X999 Political Science or INR X000-X999 International Relations or CPO X000-X999 Comparative Politics - 3 credit hours, POS X000-X999 Political Science or INR X000-X999 International Relations or CPO X000-X999 Comparative Politics - 3 credit hours. Students enrolled in the Washington, D.C. semester program may have this rule altered by their advisor. There is more information available for this major such as faculty, advising, and/or accreditation information. Students receive the skills and information needed for entry into a number of law-related positions in business and government. About This Site Contact USF Visit USF, 6 credit hours POS, INR or CPO prefix lower-level course. Amen, H. Nelson, S. MacManus, S. Northcutt, F.U. their doctoral studies in government, political science, or international relations. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Our academic programs strive to meet the needs of individual learners and turn knowledge and experience into career preparedness. For questions, email advising@usfsp.edu. Choose 8 courses (24 credit hours) of electives from the seven fields listed below with at least one course from Field I, one course from Field II or III, and one course from any of Fields IV, V, VI, or VII. If these courses are not taken at a Florida College System institution, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Department Major Academic Residency Requirement - at least 21 hours of the major coursework must be completed at USF. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the University.