Political Science Minor

Political Science Minor Program Information

Department of Political Science, International Affairs, and Public Administration
PO Box 70651
Phone: (423) 439-4217
Web Address: www.etsu.edu/cas/polisci/

Political Science is the study of government, politics, and public policy in the United States and other countries, and of the relations among nations and states in the world community. The Political Science minor provides students with factual knowledge of these subjects and with the ability to analyze and evaluate governments, political systems, public policies, and international relations. It can be combined with a range of majors, including international affairs, history, criminal justice, economics, business, public health, and more, in order to expand a student’s employment opportunities in government (federal, state, or local), education, journalism, international institutions, and business.

Political Science Minor Requirements: 24 credits

A minor is a secondary area of study outside of the major program of study with a structured curriculum composed of at least 18 credits of which at least 9 credits must be at the 3000-level or above.

Required Courses: 12 credits

• PSCI 1110 - Introduction to Political Science (3 credits)
• PSCI 1120 - Introduction to American Government (3 credits)
• PSCI 3440 - Research Methods (3 credits)

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• PSCI 2210 - Introduction to Comparative Politics (3 credits)

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• PSCI 2220 - Introduction to World Politics (3 credits)

Sub-fields: 6 credit

Choose one (1) course at or above the 3000 level in any two of five sub-fields for 6 credits.

American Politics (AP)

• PSCI 3030 - American Political Parties (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3050 - Interest Groups in American Politics (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3060 - Southern Politics (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3710 - State and Local Government (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3500 - The President and Congress (3 credits)  
• PSCI 4730 - American Public Policy (3 credits)  
• PSCI 4950 - Senior Seminar (1-3 credits)  

Comparative Politics (CP)

• PSCI 3010 - Chinese Politics (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3800 - European Politics (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3830 - Government and Politics of Latin America (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3850 - Politics of the Middle East (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3900 - Government and Politics of Russia and East Europe (3 credits)  
• PSCI 4820 - Politics of Development and Change (3 credits)  

International Relations (IR)

• PSCI 3000 - Peace, Security, and Development (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3310 - International Relations (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3350 - International Political Economy (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3750 - International Law and Organizations (3 credits)  
• PSCI 4300 - International Politics (3 credits)  
• PSCI 4330 - American Foreign Policy (3 credits)  

Political Theory (PT)

• PSCI 3130 - American Political Thought (3 credits)  
• PSCI 4030 - Black American Political Thought (3 credits)  
• PSCI 4100 - Classical Political Philosophy (3 credits)  
• PSCI 4120 - Modern Political Philosophy (3 credits)  

Public Law (PL)

• PSCI 3200 - Law and Judicial Process (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3205 - Constitution and Civil Liberties (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3210 - Due Process and Adjudication (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3220 - The Supreme Court (3 credits)  
• PSCI 3230 - American Constitutional Law (3 credits)  

Advisor Approved Electives: 6 credits

• Choose two (2) courses to be selected freely from the Political Science, International Affairs, and Public Administration Department’s offerings.