About this Program

Gain an understanding of emerging real world issues and enhance critical knowledge of political theory, political processes and governmental institutions and structures.

Minor in Political Science

The Political Science minor affords students the opportunity to learn about political science as a complement to their chosen major or to develop their independent interests in the area. It provides an understanding of emerging real world issues and enhances critical knowledge of political theory, political processes and governmental institutions and structures. Students are required to attain a grade of C or higher in each class for a total of 18 credits.
  • All requirements for the minor can be completed on either campus.

Prospective Students should be aware that all requirements for the minor can be completed on either campus.

Courses Required for the Minor

 Credits
POL 120 Introduction to Political Science 3
One Political Science , chosen from the following:  
POL 129 Introduction to Public Administration 3
POL 151 American Government 3
And, four additional courses, chosen from the following:  
POL 340 Caribbean Government and Politics 3
POL 341 African Politics 3
POL 351 Comparative Government 3
POL 352 International Politics 3
POL 310 Political Theory 3
POL 315 Political Participation and Elections 3
POL 401 US Virgin Islands Government and Politics 3
Other Requirements  
Complete all POL courses with a grade of C or better.  

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