| Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2011-2012 EIU Undergraduate Catalog Program: Political Science with International Studies Option (B.A.) Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Political Science with International Studies Option (B.A.) |
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Core Introductory Requirements (16 hours)All Political Science majors with the International Studies Option will complete the following hours: | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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| PLS 1003 - Introduction to Comparative Politics. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 1153G - American Government and Constitution. | Credits: 3 | |||
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| PLS 1193G - American Government and Constitution, Honors. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 2001 - Introduction to Research Methods in Political Science. | Credits: 1 | |||
| PLS 2033 - Research Methods in Political Science. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 2103 - Introduction to Political Theory. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 2253G - Introduction to International Relations. | Credits: 3 | |||
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| PLS 2293G - Introduction to International Relations, Honors. | Credits: 3 | |||
Political Science Field Requirements (18 hours):Students will take four courses (12 hours) from the Comparative Politics and International Relations group. Students will take one additional course from each of the other two subfields. | ||||
Comparative Politics & International Relations
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| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| PLS 3100 - Global Threats and Problems. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3203 - American Foreign Policy. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3223 - International Organizations. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3233 - International Terrorism. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3253 - International Criminal Law. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3303 - European Politics and Governments | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3333 - Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3343 - Government and Politics of the Middle East. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3353 - Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3363 - Government and Politics in Asia-Pacific Rim. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3373 - International Political Economy. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4823 - International Policy Issues. | Credits: 3 | |||
American Politics, Public Policy & Public Administration
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| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| PLS 3413 - Introduction to Public Administration. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3653 - American Indian Politics. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3703 - African American Politics. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3713 - Political Parties and Elections. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3723 - Public Opinion and Political Participation. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3733 - Interest Groups and Lobbying. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3743 - Congress. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3753 - The American Presidency. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3763 - Environmental Politics and Policy. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4793 - Public Organization Theory. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4873 - Human Resource Management in Government. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4893 - Government Budgeting and Politics. | Credits: 3 | |||
Public Law & Political Theory
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| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| PLS 3523 - Criminal Law. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3543 - Civil Liberties in America. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3553 - Federal Indian Law and Policy. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 3903 - Gender, Public Policy and the Law. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4774 - American Constitutional Law. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4853 - Contemporary Constitutional Development. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4903 - Classic Political Theory. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4913 - Contemporary Political Theory. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4923 - African American Political Thought. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4933 - Ideologies of the Developing World. | Credits: 3 | |||
| PLS 4943 - American Political Thought. | Credits: 3 | |||
Applied Political Science Experience (3 hours):Political Science majors with the International Studies Option will complete at least three hours in one or more of the following experiences: | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| PLS 3970 - Study Abroad. | Credits: 1 to 15 | |||
(See Footnote *) | ||||
| PLS 4275 - Internship. | Credits: 1 to 12 | |||
(See Footnote **) | ||||
| PLS 4503 - Independent Study. | Credits: 1 to 6 | |||
(See Footnote ***) | ||||
| PLS 4444 - Honors Independent Study. | Credits: 3 | |||
(See Footnote #) | ||||
| PLS 4555 - Honors Research. | Credits: 3 | |||
(See Footnote #) | ||||
| PLS 4644 - Honors Thesis. | Credits: 3 | |||
(See Footnote #) | ||||
| PLS 2513 - Moot Court. | Credits: 1 | |||
(Limited to 3 hours of Political Science credit) | ||||
| PLS 2611 - Model Illinois Government. | Credits: 1 | |||
(Limited to 3 hours of Political Science credit) | ||||
Political Science Capstone Course (3 hours):All Political Science majors with the International Studies Option will complete a capstone course (PLS 4600), taken after students have completed at least 75 hours, including all Core Introductory Political Science requirements, and at least nine hours of Field Requirements. | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| PLS 4600 - Political Science Capstone. | Credits: 3 | |||
History Requirements (6 hours):Students will complete two courses from the following list: | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| HIS 2560 - Early Modern World History. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS 3210 - History of the Modern Middle East. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS 3250 - African History. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS 3260 - Modern Latin America. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS 3320 - History of Modern China. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS 3350 - Twentieth Century Russia. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS 3555 - Modern World History. | Credits: 3 | |||
| HIS 3800 - U.S. Diplomatic History. | Credits: 3 | |||
Economics Requirements and Electives (6 hours minimum):Students will complete the following two courses: | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| ECN 2801G - Principles of Macroeconomics. | Credits: 3 | |||
| ECN 2802G - Principles of Microeconomics. | Credits: 3 | |||
Although not required, students with an interest in taking upper-division courses in Economics are encouraged to select from the following:
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| Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
| ECN 3833 - Economic Development of Modern Europe. | Credits: 3 | |||
| ECN 3860 - International Economics. | Credits: 3 | |||
| ECN 4511 - Comparative Economic Systems. | Credits: 3 | |||
| ECN 4570 - Economic Problems of Developing Countries. | Credits: 3 | |||
| ECN 4813 - Transition Economies. | Credits: 3 | |||
| ECN 4861 - International Economic Problems. | Credits: 3 | |||
Foreign Language RequirementStudents must show proficiency in a foreign language (of their choosing) at the intermediate level or completion of foreign language courses at the intermediate level. | ||||
Footnotes:(Major GPA based on all political science courses taken at EIU.) * Three credit hours will count for this requirement. Additional credit hours may be substituted for Field Requirements, with departmental approval. ** Three credit hours will count for this requirement. Additional credit hours cannot be substituted for Field Requirements, but will count toward degree completion. *** Three credit hours will count for this requirement. Additional credit hours cannot be substituted for Field Requirements, but will be included in computing the major g.p.a. # Students enrolled in Honors Independent Study must be enrolled in Political Science Departmental Honors. | ||||
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