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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017
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demonstrate competency in the oral communication of research results in a
professional and engaging manner
Major Requirements
The following courses are required (11 units):
PS 101
PS 204
PS 304
PS 238
PS 470
PS 472
five elective units in PS with at least three at the 300 level or above
Minor Requirements
The following courses are required (5 units):
PS 101
PS 238
three elective units in PS, two of which must be at the 300 level or above (PS 204 and
PS 304 are strongly recommended)
Normally, PS 101 will be a prerequisite for all other courses in American government,
and PS 238 will be a prerequisite for all other courses in comparative government.
Students are encouraged to take these courses during their first year. PS 204 and PS 304
should be taken during the sophomore year.
Teaching experience courses may not count toward the minor.
Graduation with Disciplinary Honors in Political Science
The award of disciplinary honors in political science reflects a “value added” experience
for those who seek additional work and more research experience in the discipline, and a
better understanding of political science as a profession. Receiving disciplinary honors
not only signifies success in coursework, it also rewards work in the discipline that goes
beyond minimum requirements and that shows evidence of academic rigor. Students with
a major or minor in political science or an associated interdisciplinary major that requires
PS 204, PS 304, PS 470, and PS 472 are eligible for disciplinary honors.
Candidates for Disciplinary Honors in Political Science must fulfill the following
requirements:
(1) Attain a minimum 3.000 grade point average in courses taken at Birmingham-
Southern College.
(2) Attain a minimum 3.700 average for courses in political science.