Political science major requirements uiuc

Political Science Requirements

Courses in political science are structured on three levels: introductory (numbered below 200); upper-level intermediate (300-399); and advanced (400-499).

Unless otherwise specified, courses above 400 may be counted toward the department’s seminar requirements. There are four introductory courses that assume no prior background in the discipline:

1. PLSC 111 (Introduction to American Politics),
2. PLSC 113 (Introduction to Comparative Politics),
3. PLSC 115 (Introduction to Ideas and Politics) and
4. PLSC 117 (Introduction to World Politics).

These serve as prerequisites for more advanced courses but may not be required of students who have equivalent prior coursework in political science or related disciplines, including Advanced Placement credit in American Government or Comparative Politics.

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Political Science BA Requirements: 

Students must complete 56 credits for the major as follows:

Ten Courses in Political Science

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