UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2015-2016 CATALOGUE
B. A. Political Science (PLS)
College: Arts & Sciences
With Secondary (9-12) Social Studies Teacher Licensure
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 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. See
www.uncw.edu/ed/advising. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the
state at any time.
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 or 102,
and HST 104, HST 105, HST 106, and at least one course in each of the following areas:
1. Sociology/Anthropology
2. Geography
3. Economics (ECH 125 is strongly recommended)
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.
2/2/2016