Political science is profoundly relevant in fields beyond government, such as medicine, business, technology, economics and law. This minor examines the history, theory and science behind how governments operate and how they relate to the people they serve.
In your classes, you will discuss politics in local, national and international contexts and explore the ways in which politics influences society. You’ll have the flexibility to design a program based on your interests and that complements your major. You can choose from courses that focus on international relations, political communication, public opinion and presidential politics. You’re also free to experience the political arena firsthand through an internship with the Connecticut Legislature in Hartford or a local campaign. Working at a media outlet, you’ll learn about political journalism. Whatever your career ambitions, a basic foundation in political science will be an effective launching pad.
A minor in political science is awarded upon completion of 18 credits in political science with a grade of C or better. At least 6 credits must be earned at the 300 level or above. No more than 3 credits of internship in political science (PO 295 or PO 395) may count toward completion of the minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Possible courses include: | ||
| PO 101 | Issues in Politics | 3 |
| PO 131 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| PO 200 | Special Topics | 3 |
| PO 205 | Public Policy and Administration | 3 |
| PO 206 | Ethics and Public Policy | 3 |
| PO 208 | Career Readiness in Washington DC | 3 |
| PO 209 | Environmental Politics and Policy | 3 |
| PO 211 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| PO 215 | Political Theory | 3 |
| PO 216 | American Political Thought | 3 |
| PO 219 | Feminist Political Thought | 3 |
| PO 221 | Introduction to Latin America | 3 |
| PO 225 | American Political Movements | 3 |
| PO 227 | The Politics of Intimacy | 3 |
| PO 230 | Comparative Government | 3 |
| PO 231 | Elections and Political Parties (SL: Service Learning) | 3 |
| PO 242 | Ancient Philosophy | 3 |
| PO 245 | Polictics of Global Capitalism | 3 |
| PO 247 | Actors and Processes in U.S. Foreign Policy | 3 |
| PO 280 | Congress and the President | 3 |
| PO 295 | Internship in Political Science | 1-3 |
| PO 297 | Simulating International Organizations | 1 |
| PO 299 | Independent Study in Political Science | 1-3 |
| PO 300 | Special Topics | 3 |
| PO 302 | The Global Civic Dilemma | 4 |
| PO 303 | Political Inquiry | 3 |
| PO 307 | Introduction to Nonprofit Mana | 3 |
| PO 309 | Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| PO 311 | Topics in International Relations | 3 |
| PO 312 | Philosophy of War and Peace | 3 |
| PO 313 | Development, Globalization and Colonialism | 3 |
| PO 315 | Democratic Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PO 317 | International Law | 3 |
| PO 319 | International Interventions | 3 |
| PO 325 | Political Psychology and Public Opinion | 3 |
| PO 326 | Polling and Opinion a Quinnipiac Signature Seminar | 3 |
| PO 331 | Topics in Comparative Government | 3 |
| PO 332 | European Politics | 3 |
| PO 333 | Middle Eastern History and Politics | 3 |
| PO 334 | Politics and Governance in Africa | 3 |
| PO 335 | Politics of Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| PO 336 | Contemporary Social and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PO 337 | Human Rights: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PO 342 | Comparative Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PO 349 | Political Communication | 3 |
| PO 353 | American Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PO 354 | Civil Rights and Civil Liberties | 3 |
| PO 360 | Topics in American Politics | 3 |
| PO 362 | Presidential Election Campaigns (SL: Service Learning) | 3 |
| PO 365 | Inside Washington, D.C. | 3 |
| PO 370 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| PO 387 | Women and Public Policy | 3 |
| PO 390 | Urban Public Policy | 3 |
| PO 395 | Advanced Internship | 1-9 |
| PO 399 | Independent Study in Political Science | 1-10 |
| PO 408 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
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