The minor in American Politics provides an understanding of the American political institutions, functions and policies. The program is flexible and includes a choice of electives, which focus on a range of topics - from foreign and environmental policy to political theory and research techniques.

Required Courses (3):

POLI 101           Introduction to Political Science
POLI 250           Public Policy

POLI 311           American Constitutional Law
or
POLI 312           Civil Liberties

Electives (3):

POLI 201           State and Local Government
POLI 202           American Political Behavior
POLI 205           American Political Institutions
POLI/CJUS 214   The Judicial Process
POLI 270           Public Administration
POLI 351           Environmental Public Policy
POLI 353           The Making of U.S. Foreign Policy

 

American Politics Minor checklist