Core Introductory Requirements (13 hours)

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

• PLS 1153G - American Government and Constitution. Credits: 3

• or

• PLS 1193G - American Government and Constitution, Honors. Credits: 3
• PLS 1500 - Political Science Forum. Credits: 1
• PLS 2033 - Research Methods in Political Science. Credits: 3
• PLS 2253G - Introduction to International Relations. Credits: 3

• or

• PLS 2293G - Introduction to International Relations, Honors. 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 3263 - The Politics of War & Conflict. 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 3861A, B, D-F, H-M, O-Q & T-Y - Special Topics: International Relations Comparative Politics. Credits: 3
• PLS 4823 - Comparative Public Policy. 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 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)

• PLS 3970 - Study Abroad. Credits: 1 to 15

• (See Footnote *)

• PLS 4275 - Internship. Credits: 1 to 12

• (See Footnote **)

• PLS 4444 - Honors Independent Study. Credits: 3

• (See Footnote #)

• PLS 4503 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 6

• (See Footnote ***)

• PLS 4555 - Honors Research. Credits: 3

• (See Footnote #)

• PLS 4644 - Honors Thesis. Credits: 3

• (See Footnote #)

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.

• CMN 3560 - International Communication. Credits: 3
• ECN 2801G - Principles of Macroeconomics. Credits: 3
• Or  ECN 2891G - Principles of Macroeconomics, Honors. Credits: 3
• ECN 2802G - Principles of Microeconomics. Credits: 3
• Or  ECN 2892G - Principles of Microeconomics, Honors. Credits: 3
• ECN 3860 - International Trade. Credits: 3
• ECN 4570 - Economic Problems of Developing Countries. Credits: 3
• GEO 1100G - Cultural Geography. Credits: 3
• Or  GEO 1190G - Cultural Geography, Honors. Credits: 3
• GEO 1200G - World Regional Geography. Credits: 3
• Or  GEO 1290G - World Regional Geography, Honors. Credits: 3
• GEO 3620 - Geography of Tourism. Credits: 3
• GEO 3640 - Geography of Sports. Credits: 3
• HIS 2560 - Early Modern World History. Credits: 3
• HIS 3110 - Britain 1688 to the Present. Credits: 3
• HIS 3210 - History of the Modern Middle East. Credits: 3
• HIS 3250 - African History from 1400. Credits: 3
• HIS 3260 - Modern Latin America. Credits: 3
• HIS 3330 - Modern East Asia in the Pacific Century. Credits: 3
• HIS 3350 - Twentieth Century Russia. Credits: 3
• HIS 3450 - Modern Germany. Credits: 3
• HIS 3555 - Modern World History. Credits: 3
• HIS 3800 - U.S. Diplomatic History. Credits: 3
• HIS 4781 - The Arab-Israeli Conflict. Credits: 3
• HIS 4782 - Modern Iran. Credits: 3
• HIS 4845 - Women and Gender in Modern Europe. Credits: 3
• HIS 4850 - Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Credits: 3
• HIS 4870 - The Two Koreas. Credits: 3
• HIS 4880 - Modern Japan: From Samurai to Freeters. Credits: 3
• PUBH 2600 - International Health Issues. Credits: 3
• WLG 3200 - German Culture and Civilization. Credits: 3
• WLF 4100 - Topics in Francophone Cultures. Credits: 1 to 3
• WLS 4310 - Civilization and Culture of Spain. Credits: 3
• WLS 4645 - Topics in Hispanic Culture. Credits: 3

Political Science Capstone Course (3 hours):

All Political Science majors will complete the capstone course after completing at least 75 hours, PLS 1500, PLS 2033, and at least 6 hours of PLS coursework at the 3000-4000 level. PLS 4600 also satisfies the senior seminar requirement in the General Education program.

• PLS 4600 - Political Science Capstone. Credits: 3

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 Comparative/International Relation Electives, with departmental approval.

** Three credit hours will count for this requirement. Additional credit hours cannot be substituted for Comparative/International Relation Electives, but will count toward degree completion.

*** Three credit hours will count for this requirement. Additional credit hours cannot be substituted for Comparative/International Relation Electives, 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.