Minor in Political Science 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      Introduction to 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.