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2009-2010 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

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2009-2010 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Department of Political Science

Political Science with International Studies Option

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Core Requirements

This option comprises:

PLS 1003 - Introduction to Comparative Politics. Credits: 3
PLS 1153G - American Government and Constitution. Credits: 3
OR
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
OR
PLS 2293G - Introduction to International Relations, Honors. Credits: 3

International Relations & Comparative Politics

Four courses from:

PLS 3203 - American Foreign Policy. Credits: 3
PLS 3223 - International Organizations. Credits: 3
PLS 3233 - International Terrorism. Credits: 3
PLS 3303 - European Politics and Governments Credits: 3
PLS 3323 - Post-Communist 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

One course from:

PLS 3643 - Comparative State 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. Credits: 3
PLS 3743 - Congress. Credits: 3
PLS 3753 - The American Presidency. Credits: 3
PLS 3763 - Environmental Politics and Policy. Credits: 3

Public Administration

One course from:

PLS 3413 - Introduction to Public Administration. 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

Political Theory

One course from:

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 Third World Nations. Credits: 3
PLS 4943 - American Political Thought. Credits: 3

History

Two courses from:

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

ECN 2801G - Principles of Macroeconomics. Credits: 3
ECN 2802G - Principles of Microeconomics. Credits: 3

Upper Division Courses

Although not required, students with an interest in taking upper division courses in Economics are encouraged to select from the following:

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

Students must show proficiency in a foreign language (of their choosing) at the intermediate level or completion of foreign language courses at the intermediate level.

Study Abroad

In addition to stated graduation requirements, students in the International Studies Option are encouraged to explore study abroad opportunities to enhance their overall education experience. With the approval of the department, students may substitute courses taken through Study Abroad for requirements of the International Studies Option of the B.A. in Political Science.

Footnote:

(Major GPA based on all political science courses taken at EIU.)