2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog – McKendree University Political Science / International Relations (PSI) Brian Frederking, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science; [email protected]; (618) 537-6913; Piper Academic Center 204 Joseph Blasdel, M.A., Instructor of Political Science; Director of the Forensics Program; [email protected]; (618) 537-6815; Clark Hall 301 Ann V. Collins, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science; [email protected]; (618) 537-6897; PAC 203 The Political Science Department offers a major in political science and international relations. Given the pervasive influence of politics on the daily lives of all citizens, it is indispensable for well-educated persons to gain an understanding of politics to enable them to critically analyze the world around them and to more effectively exercise their civic responsibilities. Both majors culminate with a capstone experience which provides students with the opportunity to do extensive research and present their findings in a seminar setting. Degrees in political science and international relations are a strong foundation for careers in a number of areas, including local, state or national government, law, non-governmental organizations, labor and industrial relations, city management and urban planning, political consulting and campaign management, interest groups and social interest lobbying, and journalism. The majors in political science and international relations require a minimum of 36 credit hours. At least 18 credit hours must be at the 300 level or higher. At least 18 credit hours must be taken at McKendree University. The minor in political science requires a minimum of 21 credit hours and at least 12 credit hours must be at the 300 level or higher. At least 12 credit hours must be taken at McKendree University. POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR REQUIREMENTS PSI 101 PSI 496 PSI 498 AMERICAN POLITICS RESEARCH METHODS SENIOR SURVEY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE FOREIGN LANGUAGE 42 crs. (3) (3) (3) (6) At least 6 credits from the following: PSI 210 PSI 220 PSI 230 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY (3) (3) (3) At least 15 credits from among the following: PSI 102 PSI 300 PSI 301 PSI 305 PSI 307 PSI 309 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONGRESS PRESIDENCY CONSTITUTIONAL LAW CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS PUBLIC POLICY (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) At least 6 credits from among the following: PSI 311 PSI 312 PSI 313 PSI 314 PSI 315 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS INTERNATIONAL LAW INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY GENDER AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) 2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog – McKendree University INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MAJOR REQUIREMENTS PSI 210 PSI 496 PSI 498 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS RESEARCH METHODS SENIOR SURVEY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE FOREIGN LANGUAGE 42 crs. (3) (3) (3) (6) At least 6 credits from the following: PSI 101 PSI 220 PSI 230 AMERICAN POLITICS INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY (3) (3) (3) At least 15 credits from among the following: PSI 311 PSI 312 PSI 313 PSI 314 PSI 315 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS INTERNATIONAL LAW INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY GENDER AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) At least 6 credits from among the following: PSI 300 PSI 301 PSI 305 PSI 309 CONGRESS PRESIDENCY CONSTITUTIONAL LAW PUBLIC POLICY POLITICAL SCIENCE MINOR REQUIREMENTS PSI 101 AMERICAN POLITICS (3) (3) (3) (3) 21 crs. (3) At least 6 credits from the following: PSI 210 PSI 220 PSI 230 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD POLITICS INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY (3) (3) (3) At least 12 credits from among the following: PSI 102 PSI 300 PSI 301 PSI 305 PSI 307 PSI 309 STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONGRESS PRESIDENCY CONSTITUTIONAL LAW CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS PUBLIC POLICY (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) (3)
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