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Nov 22, 2024
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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Political Science Major
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Program Coordinator/Contact
April Brooks, Head
Department of History, Political Science, Philosophy, and Religion
Box 0510 West Hall
605-688-4311
e-mail: april.brooks@sdstate.edu
Click here for additional information.
Program Description
The study of Political Science examines politics, governments, and political processes. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science prepare graduates for work in government agencies, party headquarters, political consulting firms, advocacy organizations, business, or non-profit agencies. The flexibility of the major also positions students for law school and other professional or graduate degree programs.
Course Delivery Format
The program provides courses online and face to face on campus and at various off-campus attendance centers.
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Requirements for Political Science Major: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science System General Education Requirements*: 30
- : Credits: 6
- Credits: 3
- Credits: (except POLS) 6
- Credits: 6
- Credits: 3
- Credits: 6
Institutional Graduation Requirements** Credits: 5
Total Required Credits: 120
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 a 5 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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