Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Political Science Major


URL: nmu.edu/bulletin/political-science-major-15

This major trains students in government, public policy and political theory, communication and analysis, independent thinking and problem definition and solving.

In addition to the political science core, students will complete an additional 20 credits in one of four concentrations: general, pre-law, international or public administration.

Students with a major political science must maintain a grade of a “C” or above in courses required for the major.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/political-scientists.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Required Courses in Major 34 Credits


Option 1: General Political Science Concentration 16 Credits

  • Political Science Electives Credits: 16
  • 12 credits must be at the 300 level or above.
Option 2: Pre-Law Concentration 16 Credits

Option 3: International Concentration 16 Credits

Option 4: Public Administration Concentration 16 Credits

Notes:


This major does not require a minor.