2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Political Science (POLS) Major


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Gordon Tolle, Program Coordinator, Political Sciences
Department of History and Political Science
Scobey Hall 304
605-688-4912
e-mail: gordon.tolle@sdstate.edu

Requirements for Political Science Major:


Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Arts and Science

Freshman Year:


  • POLS 100 or 200 level elective Credits: 3
    (Spring)
  • Modern Language* 101 and 102 (B.A. only) Credits: 4
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 3: Social Sciences (not POLS) Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 5: Mathematics Credits: 3
    * (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences (Physical Science: CHEM, GEOG, PHYS, or PS) (B.S. Only) Credits: 4
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • SGR Goal 6: Natural Sciences (B.A. Only) Credits: 3-4
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 2: Personal Wellness Credits: 2
    ** (Fall or Spring)

Choose from the following:


  • approved SGR alternative

Sophomore Year:


  • POLS 100-200 level electives, including POLS 253 (G) Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring)
  • Modern Language 201 and 202 (B.A. only) Credits:3
    (Fall or Spring)
  • SGR Goal 4: Humanities and Arts Credits: 3
    * (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources (Biological Science: BIOL, BOT, MICR, NFS, WL) (B.S. Only) Credits: 3
    See note below ** (Fall and Spring)
  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources (B.A. Only) Credits: 3
    See note below ** (Fall or Spring)
  • Electives (consider Education emphasis, Second Major, or Minor) Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring)

Junior Year:


  • POLS 300-400 level, including either POLS 461 (AW) or POLS 462 (AW) Credits: 6-12 in Fall and 6-9 in Spring
    See note below
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness (B.A. only) (not POLS) Credits: 3
    ** (Fall or Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness (B.S. only) Credits: 3
    ** (Fall and Spring)
  • Electives (consider Education emphasis, Second Major, or Minor) Credits: 3-9
    (Fall and Spring)

Senior Year:


  • POLS 300-400 level Credits: 6-12 in Fall, 6-9 in Spring
  • Electives 100-400 level (consider Education emphasis, Second Major or Minor) Credits: 0-9 in Fall, 6-16 in Spring

Note:


The B.S. in Arts and Science requires six credits of biological science and eight credits of physical science. Six of the combined 14 credits must be from the SGR,  and two credits must be from IGR Goal 1. The B.A. in Arts and Science requires a total of eight credits of natural science. Six credits must be from SGR Natural Science and two credits must be from the IGR Goal 1.

Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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