2009-2010 Course Catalog

Required for the government major

  1. Government 110: Introduction to Political Science
  2. One of the following courses in American politics:
    • Government 220: American Elections, Candidates, and Political Parties
    • Government 360: The American Presidency
    • Government 370: Congressional Politics
    • Government 380: Introduction to Public Policy
  3. Government 340: International Politics
  4. Government 245: Comparative Politics of Developing Countries
  5. 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
  6. Two six-unit courses numbered 400 or above, including seminars (Government 500), only one of which may be an advanced independent study or tutorial.
  7. A total of at least 10 six-unit courses for the major
  8. Students may count one cross-listed course in economics for the major.

Required for the government minor

  1. Government 110: Introduction to Political Science
  2. One six-unit course in American politics
  3. One six-unit course in political theory
  4. Two six-unit courses from the fields of comparative politics and international relations
  5. One six-unit course at the advanced level numbered 400 or above, excluding tutorials and independent studies
  6. A total of at least six six-unit courses, four of which must be numbered 200 or above
  7. C average in the minor

Off-campus study
See Washington Semester

Senior Experience in Government
The Senior Experience in Government will allow seniors to pursue a capstone research project, an academic internship in government or politics, or other culminating work chosen in consultation with faculty advisors.
Capstone research projects may be pursued through a senior seminar, in approved upper-level courses or independent studies, or through work toward an honors thesis.