| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Jax MIX General Education Curriculum | 41 | |
| Pre-Professional Courses | ||
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| PSC 100 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| PSC 102 | Introduction to State and Local Government | 3 |
| PA 210 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| PA 220 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
| Math higher than MS 110 (MS 204 recommended) | 3 | |
| General Electives | 1 | |
| Political Science Requirements | ||
| At least 6 hours from each of the three fields: 1 | 18 | |
American Government | ||
Global Studies | ||
Theory and Methodology | ||
| Political Science electives 100+ | 3 | |
| Political Science electives 200+ | 3 | |
| Political Science electives 300+ | 6 | |
| Minor and General Electives | 30 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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At least one course from each field must be 300+.
Fields of Political Science
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| American Government | ||
| Introduction to Political Science | ||
| Introduction to the Law | ||
| Politics and Film | ||
| Probate Courts and Administrative Law | ||
| Political Parties (WI) | ||
| The Legislative Process | ||
| Legal Reasoning | ||
| Constitutional Law I | ||
| Constitutional Law II | ||
| Southern Politics | ||
| Politics and Public Opinion | ||
| The American Executive | ||
| The Judicial Process | ||
| Global Studies | ||
| Introduction to International Relations | ||
| International Organizations & World Order | ||
| Civil Wars | ||
| International Human Rights | ||
| Comparative Religion and Politics | ||
| Governments of Europe | ||
| Governments of Latin America | ||
| Governments of the Middle East | ||
| American Foreign Policy | ||
| U.S. Grand Strategy | ||
| Governments of Asia | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Model Debate Team: Global Issues | ||
| Theory and Methodology | ||
| Political Science Methods | ||
| Contemporary Values and Ideologies | ||
| Ancient and Medieval Political Theory | ||
| Modern Political Theory (WI) | ||
| American Political Thought | ||
| Introduction to Political Psychology | ||
| Theory of Political Film | ||
It is strongly recommended that majors considering graduate study take PSC 301 Political Science Methods (3).
In addition to courses noted below, candidates for graduation must successfully complete all JSU Academic Regulations. More information about Jax MIX requirements and Alabama Transfers equivalents can be found in their respective section of the catalog.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| MS 110 | Finite Mathematics (or higher - Jax MIX Communication) | 3 |
| Jax MIX Expression: Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Jax MIX Experience: History sequence | 3 | |
| PSC 100 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| SSC 101 | First Year Experience | 0 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Jax MIX Communication: EH Composition sequence | 3 | |
| EH 141 | Speech (Jax MIX Communication) | 3 |
| Jax MIX Experience: History sequence | 3 | |
| PSC 102 | Introduction to State and Local Government | 3 |
| MS higher than 110 (MS 204 is recommended) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Jax MIX Expression: Literature | 3 | |
| Jax MIX Experience: Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Jax MIX Inquiry: Science sequence | 4 | |
| PA 210 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| PSC 100+ Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Jax MIX Expression: Literature | 3 | |
| Jax MIX Experience: Social/Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Jax MIX Inquiry: Science sequence | 4 | |
| PA 220 | Introduction to Public Policy | 3 |
| General Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| PSC American Government Electives | 3 | |
| PSC Global Studies Electives | 3 | |
| PSC Theory and Methodology Electives | 3 | |
| Minor/General Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSC Theory and Methodology Electives | 3 | |
| PSC 200+ Electives | 3 | |
| Minor/General Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSC American Government Electives | 3 | |
| PSC Global Studies Electives | 3 | |
| Minor/General Electives 300+ | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSC 300+ Electives | 6 | |
| Minor/General Electives 300+ | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |