Political Science B.A. - 2 Year Plan of Study

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NOTES:

SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.

Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

Attorney/Lawyer
Paralegal
Political Lobbyist
Foreign Service Officer
Legislative Assistant

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$49,000 - $85,000

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

ECO 1000 - Basic Economics Credit(s): 3
OR ECO 2013 - Economic Principles (Macroeconomics) Credit(s): 3
OR ECO 2023 - Economic Principles (Microeconomics) Credit(s): 3
INR 2002 - Introduction to International Relations Credit(s): 3
OR CPO 2002 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credit(s): 3
POS 2041 - American National Government Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Exit Credit(s): 4
Upper-Level Elective - SLS 3308 - Job Search Credit(s): 1-3 (Recommended)

Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 2 (Spring)

✳️ POS 3713 - Empirical Political Analysis Credit(s): 3
Foreign Language Exit Credit(s): 4
Major Elective Credit(s): 3
Major Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 13

Semester 3 (Summer)

Major Elective Credit(s): 3
Major Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 6

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

✳️ POT 3003 - Introduction to Political Theory Credit(s): 3
Major Elective Credit(s): 3
Major Elective Credit(s): 3
Major Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 5 (Spring)

Major Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
Upper-Level Elective Credit(s): 3
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Total Credit Hours: 15

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