Political Science Major, B.S.

Department Information

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

For further information about the Political Science Major, contact Dr. Colin Glennon, Chair of the department, at glennon@etsu.edu.

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 curriculum is designed to provide students with factual knowledge of these subjects and with the ability to analyze and evaluate different governmental systems, ideologies, political practices, and policy proposals. The Political Science major prepares students to be informed and engaged citizens and to pursue careers in government, law, public administration, education, journalism, international institutions, and political organizations.

Double counting of credits for the Political Science major and for another major or a minor is limited and must have the approval of the Coordinator of the Political Science major or the Chair of the Political Science Department.

• Political Science major and Legal Studies Minor   - One course can be double-counted from the following: PSCI 3200 , PSCI 3205 , PSCI 3210 , PSCI 3220 , PSCI 3230   
• Political Science major and Public Administration Minor  - One course can be double-counted: PSCI 1120  
• Political Science major and International Affairs Minor  - Two courses can be double-counted: PSCI 2210  or PSCI 2220 , PSCI 3440   
• Political Science major and International Affairs Major, B.A.  - Two courses can be double-counted: PSCI 2210  or PSCI 2220 , PSCI 3440   

Advising

Contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) to schedule an appointment with your advisor. Visit the CASE website www.etsu.edu/cas/case/ and call (423) 439-5602.

Transfer and Residency Policy

Transfer students majoring in political science should contact the Center for Advisement and Student Excellence (CASE) for advising as soon as possible. This will ensure that the student’s previous work will be coordinated efficiently with ETSU requirements.

Transfer students should note that the Political Science major requires that at least 15 of the 36 credits required must be completed at East Tennessee State University.  Additionally, they must meet the specific requirements for the major or minor and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in their courses in Political Science.