Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
First Year
Fall Semester ENG 101 English I
Math/Quantitative Literacy
ASC 101 Introduction to University Life
Arts and Humanities Elective
PSC 111 American Government
Semester Total
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
1
Intro
3 to 4
4
A&H
X
SS
Spring Semester ENG 102 English II
Math/Quantitative Literacy
Natural Science Elective
Natural Science Elective Lab
Social Diversity (AA)
Semester Total
15 to 16
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
W/C
4
M/QL
3 to 4
NS
1
NS Lab
3 to 4
DIV‐AA
14 to 16
Second Year
Fall Semester Credits
Major
Gen Ed
Arts & Humanities Elective (outside the US/ALAAME)
3 to 4
A&H
Social Diversity Elective (US)
General Elective
3 to 4
DIV‐US
Foreign Language Requirement (If needed)
Semester Total
3 to 4
5
CLASS
Spring Semester Social Science (outside the US/ALAAME)
Natural Science Elective
PSC 251 Introduction to Data Analysis
Foreign Language Requirement (If needed)
Semester Total
14 to 17
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
4
SS
3 to 4
NS
3
X
5
CLASS
15 to16
Third Year
Fall Semester WAC/SPAC Course Elective
PSC American Field Elective 3XX
General Elective* 300/400
PSC 221 Comparative Politics or
PSC 231 International Politics
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
Spring Semester WAC/SP
PSC Comparative/International Field Elective 3XX
3 to 4
4
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective
X
3 to 4
4
Major
4
X
Gen Ed
3 to 4
3 to 4
PSC 340 Fountations of Political Thought or
X
Credits
4
X
WAC
PSC 341 Modern Political Thought or
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PSC 342 American Political Thought
Semester Total
Semester Total
14 to 16
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14 to 16
Fourth Year
Fall Semester PSC American Field Elective 3XX
PSC Compartative/International Field Elective 3XX
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective
Credits
Major
4
X
4
X
Gen Ed
3 to 4
3 to 4
Spring Semester PSC Capstone 4XX
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective* 300/400
General Elective
Apply for Spring graduation prior to Sep 9th
Semester Total
Semester Total 14 to 16
Credit Total: 116 to 131 (minimum 128 required for degree)
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
5 to 6
X
CAP/WAC
4
4
3 to 4
16 to 18
Assumptions: college‐level readiness in MTH & ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency
College/Program Notes: If the CLASS Foreign Language Requirement was fullfilled in High School, the 10 university credits listed here must still be taken in any subject in order to reach the 128 total credit hours required for the degree.
The plan above is a suggested guide to ensure that all General Education, College, University, and Major requirements are met within 4 years of study. Students may deviate from the suggested placement of Gen Ed courses, although the M/QL and W/C requirements should be completed during the first year of study. *General Electives ensure that a student accumulates the minimum credit hour totals needed for graduation. Students must have a minimum of 128 total credit hours, of which a minimum of 42 credit hours must be upper division (300 or 400‐level courses). Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.
Last Updated Fall 2012
Cleveland State University
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
University Notes:
Gen Ed Key:
SS = Social Sciences Requirement (2 courses, one of which must be focused outside the US**)
INTRO = Introduction to University Life Requirement (one course)
A&H = Arts & Humanities Requirement (2 courses, one must be focused outside the US**)
W/C = Writing/Composition Requirement (two courses; C or better required)
DIV = Social Diversity Requirement (2 courses; one US Diversity and one African American Exp.)
M/QL = Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy Requirement (two courses)
WAC/SPAC = Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum Requirement (3 courses, one in the major)
CAP = Capstone Requirement
NS = Natural Sciences (two courses, one of which must have a lab)
** of the SS and A&H courses focused outside the US, one must be focused on Africa, Latin America, Asia or the Middle East (ALAAME)
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein. Last Updated Fall 2012