Political Science Major, Concentration in International Affairs: Bachelor of Arts
Core Curriculum Requirements |
60 Hours |
All baccalaureate programs at North Georgia have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the core curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found in Core Curriculum. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.
Area A |
no exceptions |
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Area B |
no exceptions |
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Area C |
no exceptions |
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Area D |
no exceptions |
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Area E |
Political Science majors should not take POLS 1101 or ECON 2105 in Area E. These courses must be taken in Area F. |
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Area F: Courses Related to the Area of Study |
18 hours |
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3 hours |
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3 hours |
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3 hours |
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3 hours |
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3 hours |
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Language 2001 or 2002 |
3 hours |
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Major area:
Major requirements |
(12 hours) |
POLS 4470 Senior Seminar |
3 hours |
Remaining 9 hours from:
POLS 4201 Comparative Government |
3 hours |
POLS 4202 Comparative Security Issues |
3 hours |
POLS 4204 International Political Economy |
3 hours |
POLS 3204 International Organization |
3 hours |
POLS 4320 International Relations Theory |
3 hours |
Regional Emphasis |
(12 hours) |
Europe
Required
POLS 3201 Intro to the European Union
Remaining 9 hours from:
POLS 4207 Politics of Western Europe
POLS 4205 Eastern European Politics
POLS 4490 Studies of the European Union
3000-4000 HIST or POLS courses focusing on Europe
European language courses 3000-4000 level
Asia
Required
POLS 3203 East Asian Political Systems
Remaining 9 hours from:
POLS 4203 Korea in the World System
3000-4000 HIST or POLS courses focusing on Asia
Asian language courses 3000-4000 level
Latin America
POLS 3208 Politics of Latin America
Remaining 9 hours from:
POLS 4208 Politics of Latin American Development
3000-4000 HIST or POLS courses focusing on Latin America
Spanish language course 3000-4000 level
Other Requirements
Courses in the minor: |
15-18 hours |
International Internship (POLS 4480) or participation in a study abroad program |
6-9 hours |
Electives to bring the total to 120 hours.
Military Science requirement (for military students)
U.S. & Georgia Constitution and History requirements
Regents' Skills Test or exemption (must be taken during the first semester)