Sample Four Year Plan -- B.A. in Political Science: International Studies Option
This plan is for sample purposes only. Please consult with the Political Science Academic Advisor about specific academic, professional and personal goals in order to craft a program of study geared toward you, as an individual. Also, please note that the International Studies Option involves course requirements from other departments, specifically from Economics and History along with demonstration of intermediate foreign language competency. As such, this option requires careful planning as you pursue your scholarly interests in international and comparative politics.
Year One
| Fall | Spring |
| PLS 1003/2253G |
PLS 1003/2253G |
| PLS 1153G |
PLS 2001 |
| Intermediate Foreign Language |
Intermediate Foreign Language |
| General Education |
General Education |
| General Education |
General Education |
Year Two
| Fall | Spring |
| PLS 2033 |
ECN 2802G |
| PLS 2103 |
PLS (Comp/IR) |
| ECN 2801G |
PLS (Comp/IR) |
| General Education |
General Education |
| General Education |
General Education |
Year Three
| Fall | Spring |
| PLS (Comp/IR) |
PLS Applied Experience |
| PLS (American/Public Policy Public Administration) |
History Requirement |
| History Requirement |
PLS (Comp/IR) |
| Elective |
Elective |
| Elective |
Elective |
Year Four
| Fall | Spring |
| Senior Seminar |
PLS 4600 |
| PLS (Public Law/Political Theory) |
Elective |
| Elective |
Elective |
| Elective |
Elective |
| Elective |
Elective (If Needed) |