Political Science Faculty: David Foster -- Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Political Science

This program is a traditional major in political science designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for careers that build on a background in political science or who seek knowledge of political life as part of a liberal education.

The program offers courses in the following fields:

American Politics (POLSC 301, 305, 315, 336, 337, 370)
Political Thought (POLSC 320, 321, 343, 344, 345, 346, 351, 380)
Comparative and International Politics (POLSC 205, 231, 355, 360, 390)

Majors are encouraged to take courses in all three fields prior to their senior year. The program also offers opportunities for independent study and internships.


Course Number and Title                Hours     Prerequisites

POLSC 101 Understanding Politics         3           None
POLSC 102 Democracy in America           3           None
POLSC 343 West. Polit. Thought I         3        POLSC 101
POLSC 345 West. Polit. Thought III       3        POLSC 101
POLSC 431 Human Being and Citizen        3    senior status, dept. major
Electives from Political Science        21            

                                        36 hrs.