Degree Requirements - Political Science Minor

The Minor in Political Science provides non-political science majors the opportunity to explore the field of political science through a six-course (18 credit hour) program of study. A grade of C or higher is required in all courses, and at least 12 of the 18 credit hours must be taken at FGCU. A student desiring certification of this minor and designation on the transcript must note the minor on the Application for Graduation, contact a College of Professional Studies academic advisor to certify completion of the minor coursework, and meet all the requirements for the minor as listed below. For additional information, please contact a College of Professional Studies academic advisor.

Required Coursework (18 hours)

Complete one of the following (3 hours):

• INR 2015 Global Studies (3)
• POS 2041 American National Government (3)
• POS 2112 State and Local Government and Politics (3)

Complete each of the following courses (9 hours):

• INR 3002 Theories of International Relations (3)
• POS 3043 American Political Institutions (3)
• PUP 4004 Policymaking & Administration (3)

Complete two additional courses (6 hours) at the 3000-4000 level from the following prefixes: CPO, INR, POS, POT, or PUP