2024-25 Edition

Political Science, Minor

Are you interested in studying Political Science but do not want to major in it? You may want to consider the minor in Political Science. The program enables you to explore the field beyond the introductory level but in less depth than the major.

To minor, contact the Social Sciences Undergraduate Student Affairs Office.

Political Science Minor Requirements

Requirements for the minor in Political Science are met by taking seven political science courses (28 units) as specified below:

A. Select one of the following:
Introduction to Political Science: Political Analysis
Introduction to Political Science: Micropolitics
Introduction to American Government
Introduction to Political Theory
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to Politics Around the World
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity in Political Science
Introduction to Law
B. Select six additional Political Science courses, four of which must be upper-division.