UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2014-2015 CATALOGUE
B. A. Political Science (PLS)
College: Arts & Sciences
With** or Without Teacher Licensure in Social Studies
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) University Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3)
sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – PLS (Minimum 39 hours)
Core Courses: (15 hours)
_____ +PLS 101
American National Government (3)
_____ PLS 201
Introduction to Political Science Methods (3)
(Meets Computer Requirement)
_____ +PLS 220
Introduction to International Relations (3)
_____ PLS 230
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3)
_____ PLS 401
Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisites: Senior standing and 30 hours in PLS, including PLS 101, 201,
220, and 230, and one of the following: PLS 212, 310, 312, 313, 314, 315,317, or 415
(Meets Oral Communication and Applied Learning Requirements)
Electives: (24 hours with 18 hours at the 300-400 level)
_____ PLS _____
Choose one course in Political Theory: PLS 212, 310, 312, 313, 314, 315, 317, 415.
_____ PLS _____
Choose one course in American Political Behavior/Institutions: PLS 300, 301, 303, 307, 308,
309, 316, 340, 341, 350, 351, 352, 353, 360, 361, 403, 404, 405, 406.
_____ PLS _____
Choose one course in International Relations: PLS 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429.
_____ PLS _____
Choose one course in Comparative Politics: PLS 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 338, 339,
342.
_____ PLS _____
Choose 3 hours of PLS at the 100-400 level.
_____ PLS _____
^Choose 3 hours of PLS at the 100-400 level.
_____ PLS _____
Choose 3 hours of PLS at the 300-400 level.
_____ PLS _____
Choose 3 hours of PLS at the 300-400 level.
**In addition to completing requirements for the major, political science majors seeking licensure in social studies must
complete the Teacher Education Program requirements and a minimum of 21 collateral hours including HST 101, 102,
104, 105 and 106, and at least one course in each of the following areas: economics, geography, and sociology or
anthropology. For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for
licensure in North Carolina, see the Watson School of Education section in the catalogue or the Watson School of EDN
web site: http://www.uncw.edu/ed. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education
as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular
consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by
the state at any time.
^Students who choose PLS 212 for Political Theory must take a PLS course at the 300-400 level for this space.
Students must earn a “C-” or better in all major courses. A minimum GPA of “C” (2.00) is required in all political science
courses.
Students planning to do graduate work are encouraged to study a modern foreign language and to acquire a basic
knowledge of computer science, statistics, calculus, and macroeconomics.
*These courses require a lab
+May also be used to satisfy University Studies Foundations & Approaches and Perspectives requirements
Requirements to declare PLS: Completion of 24 hours
For further information, see the PLS website: http://www.uncw.edu/pls and http://catalogue.uncw.edu.
This document is considered an unofficial guide. Please refer to your degree audit for the latest updates.
4/25/14