Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Liberal Arts degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. demonstrate and apply ethical judgment to real-world problems and issues while recognizing multiple perspectives.
2. apply Knowledge of human cultures, language, or the natural world to problems and issues experienced across diverse communities.
3. produce or analyze creative works according to a field or discipline’s vocabulary and theory, using relevant techniques and processes, and in response to best practices. 

Political Science Concentration Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Political Science Concentration requirements, graduates will:

1. be exposed to the central issues and range of subfields of political science
2. develop critical thinking in order to form opinions on political issues which they will also be able to analyze, critique, and debate
3. be able to formulate cohesive positions about political issues using rigorous quantitative data to support their arguments
4. be able to use evidence from related disciplines to support their arguments

College Requirements:

English and Math proficient as determined by the CUNY Proficiency Index, unless otherwise exempt, or successful completion of any required developmental course(s).

Civic Engagement Experiences:

One (1) Civic Engagement experience satisfied by Civic Engagement Certified or Civic Engagement Component course or approved outside activity.

Writing Intensive Requirement:

One (1) Writing Intensive Course  in any discipline is required. 

Required Core (4 Courses, 12 Credits):

When Required Core Courses are specified for a category they are strongly suggested and/or required for the major

*Note: You may elect to take a math or science course that is 4 credits or more. TAP counts 3 credits towards the requirements and the 4^th credit as an elective

• ENG 1200 - Composition I 3 Credit(s)
• ENG 2400 - Composition II 3 Credit(s)
• Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning Course 3 Credit(s) *
• Life & Physical Sciences Course 3 Credit(s) *

Flexible Core (6 Courses, 18 Credits):

One course from each Group A to E. and one (1) additional course from any Group.

No more than two courses can be selected from the same discipline

Major and Political Science Concentration Requirements (9 Courses, 27 Credits):

To complete the Political Science Concentration, students must take the courses specified below in addition to a Global Politics course (see Electives).  No more than four (4) of the following nine (9) courses may also satisfy a CUNY Flexible Core requirement:

• Art 3 Credit(s) or
• Media and Film Studies 3 Credit(s) or
• Music 3 Credit(s) or
• Theatre 3 Credit(s)
  AND
• Speech 3 Credit(s)
• Literature 3 Credit(s)
• Psychology 3 Credit(s)
• Sociology 3 Credit(s)
  AND

• PHI 6700 - Political Philosophy 3 Credit(s) or
• PHI 7900 - Global Ethics 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• POL 5100 - Introduction to U.S. Government 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• HIS 1100 - U.S. History I: From the Pre-Colonial Period through the Civil War 3 Credit(s) or
• HIS 1200 - U.S. History II: from Post-Civil War to the Present 3 Credit(s) or
• HIS 1900 - Civil Rights and Related Movements 3 Credit(s)

• AND

• HIS 6500 - Introduction to Modern Ideologies 3 Credit(s) or
• ANT 3800 - Human Rights 3 Credit(s)

Electives:

3 -15 credits sufficient to meet required total of 60 credits.  

Students are required to select a Global Politics course (3 credits).  The following Global Politics courses are recommended.  If additional elective credits are available, consultation with the concentration advisor is highly recommended. 

• POL 5200 - Introduction to Comparative Government 3 Credit(s) or
• POL 5900 - Introduction to International Relations 3 Credit(s)