UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2015-2016 CATALOGUE
B. A. Political Science (PLS)
College: Arts & Sciences
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)
_____ +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, or 415.
_____ PLS _____
Choose one course in American Political Behavior/Institutions: PLS 300, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309,
316, 340, 350, 351, 362, 403, 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, 337, 338, 339,
342.
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.
2/9/2016