Political Science Program (B.A.)
The Political Science major consists of 30 quarter hours of Political Science Core Courses and 30 quarter hours Political Science Electives.
General Education Requirements 60 QH
The Social Science Department accepts the following types of credit as equivalent to general education coursework at NLU: appropriate transfer courses from other accredited institutions, Credit by Portfolio, appropriate credit by proficiency, AP, CLEP or DANTES credit as determined by appropriate academic department.
Fields of Knowledge
1. Communications
| LAE101 |
English Composition I |
5 |
| LAE102 |
English Composition II |
5 |
| LAT210 |
Effective Speaking |
5 |
2. Humanities
3. Fine Arts
4. Quantitative Reasoning
5. Physical and Life Sciences
|
Life Science course |
5 |
|
Physical Science course |
5 |
6. Social Sciences
|
Introductory Social Science course |
5 |
|
U.S. History course |
5 |
7. Behavioral Science
Integrated Competencies
Information and Technological Literacy
Requirement is satisfied in LAE101 and LAE102 English Composition I and II (with required word processing), and integrated throughout the student's academic experience in courses that require computer use.
Analytical Skills
Requirement is satisfied in LAH120 Logic and Effective Thinking, LAM110 College Mathematics, and LAM106 Basic Statistics, LAM112 Math Content for Teachers, or LAM216 Statistical Methods, and integrated throughout student's academic experience in courses that emphasize critical thinking and analysis.
Ethics, Values and Respect for Human Diversity
Requirement is satisfied in LAS300 Contemporary World Cultures, LAP100 General Psychology, Introductory Social Science course, and LAS200 U.S. History and Culture: 1492-1828, LAS20 U.S. History and Culture: 1828-1898, or LAS203 U.S. History and Culture: 1898-present, or upper division literature course, and integrated throughout student's academic experience in courses that focus on ethical values and social justice.
Political Science Core Courses 30 QH
| LAS118 |
Introduction to Politics |
5 |
| LAS120 |
Introduction to American Politics |
5 |
| LAS308 |
Methods of Political Science |
5 |
| LAS310 |
International Relations |
5 |
| LAS316 |
Comparative Political and Social Systems |
5 |
| LAS450 |
Political Theory |
5 |
Political Science Electives 30 QH
(select 6 of the following courses)
| LAS220 |
State and Local Government |
5 |
| LAS317 |
European Union |
5 |
| LAS319 |
Elections and Electoral Behavior |
5 |
| LAS321 |
American Political and Social Ideas |
5 |
| LAS452 |
Political Geography |
5 |
| LAS454 |
Urban Politics |
5 |
| LAS456 |
National Security |
5 |
| LAS458 |
Public and Social Policy in the Legislative Process |
5 |
| LAS459 |
Public Finance |
5 |
| LAS460 |
Political Science Internship I |
5 |
| LAS461 |
Political Science Internship II |
5 |
| LAS462 |
Political Science Internship III |
5 |
| LAS495 |
Social Science Special Topic |
5 |
Free Electives 60 QH
Total Hours 180 QH
A minimum of 40 quarter hours in the program must be upper level, and a minimum of 40 quarter hours in the program must be completed at NLU with a grade of 'C' or better.
English competency must be documented by passing the English Competency examination, or by passing English Composition I (LAE101) and English Composition II (LAE102) at National-Louis University with a grade of "C" or better.
