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Undergraduate Bulletin 2010-2011 [Archived Catalog]
Political Science (B.A.)
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Program: B.A.
Department of Political Science
College of Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Building 209 ~ 260-481-6686 ~ www.ipfw.edu/pols
The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:
Identify basic and explain advanced key terms and concepts in the major fields of the discipline
- Political Thought and Philosophy
- American Government and Politics
- Comparative Government
- International Relations
- Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Demonstrate the ability to:
- Write/communicate clearly and effectively.
- Use quantitative and qualitative research tools appropriately.
- Research and analyze political issues and engage in problem solving
- Behave ethically and professionally in keeping with disciplinary standards for personal integrity, academic honesty, respect for diversity, and civil dissent and discourse
To be prepared for:
- Those careers outlined in the latest edition of the APSA Careers and the Study of Political Science, and especially careers in government/public service/political system or related areas.
- Graduate study/law school.
- Becoming active and involved citizens and leaders in the local community, the nation, and beyond.
To earn the B.A. with a major in political science, you must fulfill the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Arts and Sciences (see Part 4 ), and complete the following courses:
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IPFW General Education Requirements
Area I—Linguistic and Numerical Foundations
One of the following: Credits: 3
One of the following: Credits: 3
College of Arts and Sciences Requirements
Foreign Language
- Requirements in Arts and Sciences Part B Credits: 14
Distribution (not in POLS)
- Requirements in Arts and Sciences Part C Credits: 9
Cultural Studies
- Requirements in Arts and Sciences Part D Credits: 6
Core and Concentration (Major) Courses
- POLS Yxxx - additional POLS credits, 100 level or above Cr: 6.
- POLS Yxxx - additional POLS credits, 200 level or above Cr: 6.
- POLS Yxxx - additional POLS credits, 300 level or above Cr: 9.
- Cr. 3.
- Cr. 3.
- Cr. 3.
General Elective Courses
- Sufficient additional credits to bring the total to 124.
Teacher Certification
You may be certified as a teacher of social studies after fulfilling all requirements for the B.A. with a major in political science and all requirements for teacher certification. Full information on teacher-certification requirements is available from the School of Education.
Prior to your junior year, the School of Education requires that you successfully complete EDUA F300, EDUC W200/M101, and EDUC K201 and the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before admission to the teacher education program. The PRAXIS II Specialty Area Exam must be completed before or during the student-teaching semester, normally in your senior year. Notes
Neither Y398 (Internship in Urban Institutions) nor Y482 (Practicum) may count for more than 6 credits for the major; these two courses together may not count for more than 9 credits for the major. |
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