Political Science, Bachelor of Arts
Political Science Bachelor of Arts Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - 46 Hours Required | ||
| Minimum of “C-“required | ||
| Fundamental Academic Skills | 15 | |
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | ||
| ENGLISH COMPOSITION II | ||
Writing in the Discipline Course | ||
| PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS | ||
or CMST 2120 | ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | |
| INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING | ||
or MATH 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or MATH 1130 | QUANTITATIVE LITERACY | |
or MATH 1140 | QUANTITATIVE REASONING FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | |
or MATH 1300 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT | |
or STAT 1100 | DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION | |
or STAT 1530 | ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | |
| Distribution Requirements | 31 | |
Natural Science - From two disciplines and at least one lab - 7 hrs | ||
Social Science - From two disciplines - 9 hrs | ||
Humanities and Fine Arts - From two disciplines- 9 hrs | ||
Global Diversity - 3 hrs | ||
US Diversity- 3 hrs | ||
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| **Course will satisfy UNO's General Education requirement | ||
| ^Course requires pre-requisite(s) | ||
| Political Science BA - 36 Hours Required | ||
| Required Courses | 15 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (**) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL INQUIRY AND WRITING (** ^) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (**) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT (**) | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS (**) | ||
| SENIOR ASSESSMENT IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (** ^) | ||
| Select any seven 3-credit hour courses (6 of the courses must be 3000/4000 level) | 21 | |
| Remaining hours in political science shall be elected by students in accordance with their interests. At least 18 hours of political science courses must be taken at the 3000 and 4000 levels. | ||
| College Breadth (choose one option) | 15-30+ | |
| Option 1: Complete any UNO minor or undergraduate certificate - 15+ hours | ||
| Option 2: Additional General Education Requirements - 19+ hours | ||
Additional quantitative literacy - 3 hours | ||
Additional Social Science Gen. Ed. from 3rd Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Humanities Gen. Ed. from 3rd Discipline - 3 hours | ||
Additional Natural Science Lec and Lab - 4 hours | ||
| Option 3: CAS comprehensive major (50+ hours) OR any second UNO major (30+ hours) | ||
| Bachelor of Arts Language Requirement | 16 | |
| FREN, GERM, Or SPAN, 1110**, 1120, 2110, 2120 | ||
| ELECTIVES | ||
| Elective hours as required to reach a total of 120 hours | ||
Political Science Bachelor of Arts Four Year Plan
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ENGL 1150 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I (*) | 3 |
| PSCI 1100 | INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT (**) | 3 |
| MATH 1220 | COLLEGE ALGEBRA (***) or INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTATIONAL THINKING or QUANTITATIVE LITERACY or COLLEGE ALGEBRA WITH SUPPORT or DATA LITERACY AND VISUALIZATION or ELEMENTARY STATISTICS | 3-4 |
| Foreign Language 1110^ | 5 | |
*ENGL 1150: requires appropriate placement via EPPE, ACT, or AP. | ||
**PSCI 1100: This course counts as a Social Science and U.S. Diversity course, as well as major requirement. | ||
**MATH: See the catalog for the most up-to-date prerequisites. | ||
^Level 1110 foreign language courses count as a Humanities/Fine Arts course, Global Diversity, and toward the student's BA requirement. If student is fulfilling the BA requirement via alternative methods, then 16 additional credits including a HFA and Global Diversity will need to be factored in to this degree plan. | ||
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1160 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II (*) | 3 |
| CMST 1110 or CMST 2120 | PUBLIC SPEAKING FUNDS or ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE | 3 |
| PSCI 2210 | INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (**) | 3 |
| Foreign Language 1120 | 5 | |
**PSCI 2210: Counts as a Social Science and Global Diversity, as well as major requirement. | ||
| Credits | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI 2000 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL INQUIRY AND WRITING (#) | 3 |
| Foreign Language 2110 | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science w/ Lab | 4 | |
| PSCI 2310 | INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT (*) | 3 |
| Non-PSCI Social Science | 3 | |
*PSCI 2310: Counts as a Humanities/Fine Arts course and major requirement. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Foreign Language 2120 | 3 | |
| Natural/Physical Science* | 3 | |
| PSCI 2500 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS | 3 |
| PSCI 3000+ Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Course | 3 | |
*NPS must be from 2nd discipline | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI 3000+ Elective | 3 | |
| PSCI 3000+ Elective | 3 | |
| HIST 1000 or Minor/2nd Major Course* | 3 | |
| Additional Humanities/Fine Arts Course for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course | 3 | |
*A&S College Requirement Options | ||
**A&S College Requirement Options. Additional HFA must be in a 3rd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSCI 3000+ Elective | 3 | |
| PSCI 3000+ Elective | 3 | |
| HIST 1010 or Minor/2nd Major Course* | 3 | |
| Additional Social Science for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course | 1 | |
*A&S College Requirement Options | ||
**A&S College Requirement Options. Additional SS must be in a 3rd discipline. | ||
| Credits | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSCI 3000+ Elective | 3 | |
| Additional Natural/Physical Science with Lab for A&S or Minor/2nd Major Course* | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course** | 3 | |
*A&S College Requirement Options | ||
**Students need a minimum of 120 total credits with no less than 27 upper level credits throughout the entire degree. Students may need to select 3000/4000 level free electives or may earn minors or second majors to reach these specific minimums. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course* | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course* | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course* | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course* | 3 | |
| Elective or Minor/2nd Major Course* | 3 | |
| PSCI 4950 | SENIOR ASSESSMENT IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (**) | 0 |
*Students need a minimum of 120 total credits with no less than 27 upper level credits throughout the entire degree. Students may need to select 3000/4000 level free electives or may earn minors or second majors to reach these specific minimums. | ||
**PSCI 4950: Senior standing required, as well as permission of political science department chair. | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120-121 | |
This roadmap is a suggested plan of study and does not replace meeting with an advisor. Please note that students may need to adjust the actual sequence of courses based on course availability. Please consult an advisor in your major program for further guidance.
This plan is not a contract and curriculum is subject to change
Additional Information About this Plan:
University Degree Requirements: The minimum number of hours for a UNO undergraduate degree is 120 credit hours. Please review the requirements for your specific program to determine all requirements for the program. In order to graduate on-time (four years for an undergraduate degree), you need to take 30 hours each year.
Placement Exams: For Math, English, Foreign Language, a placement exam may be required. More information on these exams can be found at https://www.unomaha.edu/enrollment-management/testing-center/placement-exams/information.php
**Transfer credit or placement exam scores may change suggested plan of study