Political science has long been part of the liberal arts tradition in North American higher education, and AU’s Bachelor of Arts in Political Science will prepare you to thrive in the future as a principle-driven leader in a global society where Christian thinking and values are less valued than in the twentieth century.
Our program examines forms of national, state and local government, as well as their constitutional underpinnings, in the United States and around the world. You’ll also learn the qualitative and quantitative research methods used in political science. In addition, you will study the legal and ethical concepts that societies use to organize and wield power at all levels.
No grade below a “C” in a course required for the major (including cognates and specified electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not refer to university core requirements or elective courses.
Curriculum Summary - Political Science, B.A.
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General Education Core
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41 hours
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Major Core
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12 hours
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Major Electives
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21 hours
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Cognate Courses
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3 hours
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General Electives
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43 hours
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Total
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120 hours
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