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UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2010-2011 CATALOGUE
B. A. Political Science (PLS)
(With** or Without Teacher Licensure in Social Studies)
College: Arts & Sciences
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) Basic Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and
(3) sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
(1) BASIC STUDIES (45 semester hours)
See Basic Studies sheet and/or information on the WEB at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basic/basic.html
(2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - PLS (Minimum 39 hours; 18 hours must be at the 300-400 level)
Check when complete:
_____+ PLS 101
_____ PLS 201
American National Government (3)
Introduction to Political Science Methods (3)
_____ PLS 212
_____ PLS 220
_____ PLS 230
_____ PLS 401
Introduction to Political Theory (3)
Introduction to International Relations (3)
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3)
Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing and 33 hours in PLS
(Meets Computer Competency Requirement)
(Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement)
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PLS 100, 200, 300 or 400 level class
PLS 100, 200, 300 or 400 level class
PLS 300 or 400 level class
PLS 300 or 400 level class
PLS 300 or 400 level class
PLS 300 or 400 level class
PLS 300 or 400 level class
**Social Studies Teacher Licensure: 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, 201 and 202, 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.
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 and calculus.
+ May also be used to satisfy Basic Studies requirements
(3) ELECTIVES
_____ Elective hours to equal a minimum of 124 hours
Requirements to declare PLS: Completion of 24 hours
For further information see the PLS WEB site: http://www.uncw.edu/pls and
http://uncw.edu/catalogue/undergraduate10-11/catalogue/1011CAS.pdf#page=41 ;
http://uncw.edu/catalogue/undergraduate1011/catalogue/COURSE%20DESCRIPTIONS/Political%20Science%20Course%20Descriptions.pdf#page1 ;
and Watson School of EDN site http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps_ss.pdf
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POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES
PLS 101. American National Government (3)
PLS 209. Environmental Politics (3)
PLS 212. Introduction to Political Theory (3)
PLS 111. Politics and Government in Global Perspective
(3)
PLS 217. Ethics and Leadership in Public Life (3)
PLS 201. Introduction to Political Science Methods (3)
PLS 218. Ethics in International Affairs (3)
PLS 202. Contemporary American Political Issues (3)
PLS 220. Introduction to International Relations (3)
PLS 203. Religion and Politics in the United States (3)
PLS 221. Model United Nations (3)
PLS 204. Judicial Politics (3)
PLS 222. Contemporary International Political Issues (3)
PLS 205. Campaign Politics in the United States (3)
PLS 230. Introduction to Comparative Government and
PLS 206. American State Government and Politics (3)
Politics (3)
PLS 207. American Urban Government and Politics (3)
PLS 272. American Political Culture (3)
PLS 208. Politics and the Entertainiment Media (3)
PLS 294. Transnational Politics Study Abroad I (1-6)
PLS 300, 301. American Constitutional Law (3,3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor
PLS 302.
Public Opinion and Democracy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and PLS 201 or consent of instructor
PLS 303.
Elections and Voting Behavior (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and PLS 201 or consent of instructor
PLS 304.
Introduction to Public Policy Analysis (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and PLS 201 or consent of instructor
PLS 305.
The Constitution and the Criminal Justice System (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor
PLS 307.
The American Legislature (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor
PLS 308.
Public Administration (3)
PLS 309.
The American Chief Executive (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor
PLS 310.
(PAR 310) Legal Philosophy and Jurisprudence (3) Prerequisite: Junior standing and/or consent of the instructor
PLS 312.
Scope and Methods of Political Science (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101and 201 or consent of instructor
PLS 313.
Early Political Thought (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
PLS 314.
Modern Political Thought (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
PLS 315.
Contemporary Political Ideologies (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
PLS 316.
Women and Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or 111 or consent of instructor
PLS 317.
Political Thought of Asia (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
PLS 329.
Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 209 or consent of instructor
PLS 330.
Political Systems of Africa (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
PLS 331.
Politics in Developing Nations (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
PLS 332.
Politics of Central America and the Caribbean (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
PLS 333.
Politics of South America (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
PLS 334.
Revolutionary Movements (3) Prerequisites: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
PLS 335.
European Political Systems (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
PLS 336.
Russian and Post-Soviet Political Systems (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
PLS 338.
Political Systems of the Middle East (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
PLS 339.
Asian Politics (3)Recommended: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
PLS 340.
Blacks in American Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor
PLS 401.
Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing and 33 hours in PLS
PLS 402.
U.S. Immigration Politics (3)
PLS 405.
American Parties and Pressure Groups (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and 201 or consent of instructor
PLS 406.
Contemporary Southern Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and 201 or consent of instructor
PLS 415.
American Political Thought (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
PLS 422.
Contemporary American Foreign Policy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
PLS 423.
National Security Policy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
PLS 424.
International Security (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220
PLS 425.
International Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
PLS 426.
International Law (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
PLS 427.
International Organizations (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
PLS 428.
Global Terrorism (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220
PLS 429.
International Political Economy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220
PLS 491.
Directed Individual Study (1-3) Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or senior standing, and consent
of instructor, department chair and dean
PLS 494.
Transnational Politics Study Abroad II (1-6)
PLS 495.
Departmental Seminar (1-3) Prerequisite: Six hours of PLS and consent of department chairperson
PLS 498.
Internship in Political Science (3-6) Prerequisite: PLS 101, 201 and one of the following: PLS 300, 304, or 308;
junior or senior PLS majors; overall 3.00 GPA and consent of instructor
PLS 499.
Honors Work in Political Science (2-3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and junior or senior standing
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