Core Introductory Requirements (12 hours)

All Political Science majors with the International Studies Option will complete the following hours:

• PLS 2253G - Introduction to International Relations. Credits: 3

• or

• PLS 2293G - Introduction to International Relations, Honors. Credits: 3
• PLS 1153G - American Government and Constitution. Credits: 3

• or

• PLS 1193G - American Government and Constitution, Honors. Credits: 3
• PLS 2033 - Research Methods in Political Science. Credits: 3

Comparative and International Politics Requirements (12 hours):

• PLS 3203 - American Foreign Policy. Credits: 3
• PLS 3223 - International Organizations. Credits: 3
• PLS 3233 - International Terrorism. Credits: 3
• PLS 3253 - Human Rights and International 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 3863B - Special Topics in Political Science. Credits: 3
• PLS 4823 - International Policy Issues. 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:

• 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 ***)

• (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 2503 - Legal Research and Argument. Credits: 3

• (only one credit hour may be counted toward applied learning experience)

• PLS 25131 - Moot Court I. Credits: 1

• or PLS 25132 or PLS 25133

• (Limited to 3 hours of Political Science Credit)

• PLS 26111 - Model Illinois Government I. Credits: 1

• or PLS 26112

• (Limited to 3 hours of Political Science Credit)

Foreign Language Requirement (0-8 hours)

Students must show proficiency in a foreign language (of their choosing) at the intermediate level or completion of foreign language courses (2202G) at the intermediate level.

Interdisciplinary Electives (9 hours):

Students will complete 3 courses from the following list. At least two must be at the 3000-level or higher, and at least two must be from two different disciplines.

Other appropriate electives may be selected with approval of the Political Science academic advisor.

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Political Science Capstone Course (3 hours):

All Political Science majors will complete the capstone course after completing at least 75 hours, PLS 2033, and at least 9 hours of PLS coursework at the 3000-4000 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, Research or Thesis must be enrolled in Political Science Departmental Honors.