B.A. in Political Science

College: College of Arts and Sciences
Program: Political Science
See Also: Department of Political Science

Political science is the study of “who gets what, when, and how” in the distribution of goods and values in society and in groups. Specifically, political scientists study the determinants of such distributions, including political parties and voters, public opinion, interest groups, bureaucracies and administrative behavior, public law, international relations, international law and organizations, national security, intergovernmental relations, political behavior, political philosophy, comparative politics, public policy, and conflict.  Students may specialize in any of the five fields of the discipline: American politics and government, comparative politics, international politics, political theory, and public policy and administration.

Suggested Schedule of Courses

This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog. 

This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement – contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.  Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.

Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their course load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.

Junior Year

Junior Milestones:

• Meet with Faculty Advisor
• Register with University Career Services Office

*This course will fulfill the CTW requirement.

Senior Year

Senior Milestones:

• Students must have 39 hours at GSU taken at the 3000/4000 level for residency, and complete 120 hours required for graduation