UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2008-2009 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, 103, 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://www.uncw.edu/Catalogue/documents/08-09_OnlineUndergradCatalogue.pdf#page=353 and Watson School of EDN site
http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps_ss.pdf
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POLITICAL SCIENCE COURSES
PLS 101.
PLS 111.
PLS 201.
PLS 202.
PLS 203.
PLS 204.
PLS 205.
PLS 206.
PLS 207.
PLS 208.
PLS 209.
PLS 212.
PLS 217.
PLS 218.
PLS 220.
PLS 222.
PLS 230.
PLS 272.
PLS 300, 301.
PLS 302.
PLS 303.
PLS 304.
PLS 305.
PLS 307.
PLS 308.
PLS 309.
PLS 310.
PLS 312.
PLS 313.
PLS 314.
PLS 315.
PLS 316.
PLS 317.
PLS 329.
PLS 330.
PLS 331.
PLS 332.
PLS 333.
PLS 334.
PLS 335.
PLS 336.
PLS 338.
PLS 339.
PLS 340.
PLS 401.
PLS 405.
PLS 406.
PLS 415.
PLS 422.
PLS 423.
PLS 425.
PLS 426.
PLS 427.
PLS 428.
PLS 429.
PLS 491.
PLS 495.
PLS 498.
PLS 499.
American National Government (3)
Politics and Government in Global Perspective (3)
Introduction to Political Science Methods (3)
Contemporary American Political Issues (3)
Religion and Politics in the United States (3)
Judicial Politics (3)
Campaign Politics in the United States (3)
American State Government and Politics (3)
American Urban Government and Politics (3)
Politics and the Entertainiment Media (3)
Environmental Politics (3)
Introduction to Political Theory (3)
Ethics and Leadership in Public Life (3)
Ethics in International Affairs (3)
Introduction to International Relations (3)
Contemporary International Political Issues (3)
Introduction to Comparative Government and Politics (3)
American Political Culture (3)
American Constitutional Law (3,3) Prerequisite: PLS 101
Public Opinion and Democracy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and PLS 201 or consent of instructor
Elections and Voting Behavior (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and PLS 201 or consent of instructor
Introduction to Public Policy Analysis (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and PLS 201 or consent of instructor
The Constitution and the Criminal Justice System (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor
The American Legislature (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor
Public Administration (3)
The American Chief Executive (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor
(PAR 310) Legal Philosophy and Jurisprudence (3) Prerequisite: Junior standing and/or consent of the instructor
Scope and Methods of Political Science (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101and 201 or consent of instructor
Early Political Thought (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
Modern Political Thought (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
Contemporary Political Ideologies (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
Women and Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or 111 or consent of instructor
Political Thought of Asia (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
Ocean and Coastal Law and Policy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 209 or consent of instructor
Political Systems of Africa (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
Politics in Developing Nations (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
Politics of Central America and the Caribbean (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
Politics of South America (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
Revolutionary Movements (3) Prerequisites: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
European Political Systems (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
Russian and Post-Soviet Political Systems (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
Political Systems of the Middle East (3) Prerequisite: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
Asian Politics (3)Recommended: PLS 230 or consent of instructor
Blacks in American Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 or consent of instructor
Senior Seminar (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing and 33 hours in PLS
American Parties and Pressure Groups (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and 201 or consent of instructor
Contemporary Southern Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 101 and 201 or consent of instructor
American Political Thought (3) Prerequisite: PLS 212 or consent of instructor
Contemporary American Foreign Policy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
National Security Policy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
International Politics (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
International Law (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
International Organizations (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220 or consent of instructor
Global Terrorism (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220
International Political Economy (3) Prerequisite: PLS 220
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
Departmental Seminar (1-3) Prerequisite: Six hours of PLS and consent of department chairperson
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
Honors Work in Political Science (2-3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and junior or senior standing
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