Government majors must complete either of the following two tracks:
Required for the general track
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Government 110: Introduction to Political Science
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Government 271: Research Methods in Political Science
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One of the following courses in American politics:
- Government 211: Flexibility and Freedom: American Federalism in Transition
- Government 220: American Elections, Candidates, and Political Parties
- Government 360: The American Presidency
- Government 370: Congressional Politics
- Government 375: American Political Development
- Government 380: Introduction to Public Policy
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One of the following courses in comparative politics:
- Government 215: Democracy in Comparative Perspective
- Government 245: Comparative Politics of Developing Countries
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One of the following courses in international politics:
- Government 140: Introduction to International Relations
- Government 340: International Politics
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One of the following courses in political theory:
- Government 200: Politics and Human Nature
- Government 235: American Political Thought
- Government 315: Founding the Just Regime
- Government 405: Individuality and Community in Modern Politics
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One six-unit course numbered 400 or above
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Senior experience: one six-unit course numbered 500 or above. Students may satisfy this requirement by completing a 500 or higher-level seminar, independent study, tutorial, directed study, or internship.
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At least eleven six-unit courses total
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C average in the major
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At most two 100-level courses may count toward the major.
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Students may count one cross-listed course in economics toward the major.
Required for the international relations track
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Government 110: Introduction to Political Science
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Government 140: Introduction to International Relations
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Government 340: International Politics
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Government 271: Research Methods in Political Science
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One of the following courses in comparative politics:
- Government 215: Democracy in Comparative Perspective
- Government 245: Comparative Politics of Developing Countries
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One of the following courses in political theory:
- Government 200: Politics and Human Nature
- Government 315: Founding the Just Regime
- Government 405: Individuality and Community in Modern Politics
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One six-unit course numbered 400 or above in international or comparative politics
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Senior experience: one six-unit course numbered 500 or above, with an international or comparative focus. Students may satisfy this requirement by completing a 500 or higher-level seminar, independent study, tutorial, directed study, or internship.
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Three additional six-unit elective courses
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At least eleven six-unit courses total
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C average in the major
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At most three 100-level courses may count toward the major.
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One of the electives must be a course with a comparative or international focus offered by a department outside of government. Students must clear their choices with their advisors in advance. Foreign language courses may only satisfy this requirement if they exceed the level required for the B.A. degree.
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Students may count one cross-listed course in economics, in addition to the above course, toward the major.
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Students may count Government 211, 220, 360, 370, 375, or 380 instead of Government 110 if they secure permission from the relevant course instructor or if they have received credit for AP Government.
