Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)

Introduction

The program in place now was the result of the revisions made in 1987, 1990, 1995, 2011, 2016, and the latest round of curricular changes approved in 2018. The main objective of the most recent curricular revision was the incorporation of the changes in the General Education (GE) courses in the undergraduate curricula in light of the new GE Framework implemented by the University.

Program Outcomes

The BA (Political Science) Program Outcomes consist of the following:

  1. Demonstrate essential knowledge of the different theories, subfields, and methods in the discipline of Political Science;
  2. Design research using a variety of applicable methodologies to analyze historical and contemporary political issues in the local, national, regional, and global context;
  3. Communicate scholarly knowledge to various publics and audiences; and
  4. Practice critical thinking and ethical conduct in teaching, research, and public engagement.

Curriculum

BA (Political Science) Curriculum (2018)Download

Curriculum Map

BA (Political Science) Curriculum MapDownload

Relevant Links

To learn about the Department’s course offerings and check their prerequisites: DPS Undergraduate Courses (New)

To check the prerequisites of cognate and other courses: UPD Catalogue (available on campus only; for POLSC courses, refer to DPS Undergraduate Courses (New))

To learn about academic processes in the University: UPD General Catalogue Academic Information

To learn about academic processes in the College, including registration-related activities: CSSP Undergraduate Manual

To view registration-related announcements: CRS Announcements

To access registration and enrollment, shifting and transferring, graduation, and other student forms: CSSP Undergraduate Student Forms

To view the official academic calendar in table format: OUR Academic Calendars

To view the official academic calendar in calendar format: CRS Regular Calendar (this resource is also useful to check the completion period to remove grades of INC)

To view your official progress in the curriculum and check the courses you will need to complete next: See the Curriculum Checklist Module on your CRS