1. FGCU General Education Program (GEP) (36 hrs)
   Refer to the General Education Program for more information.
   
   
   1. Communication (6 hrs)
   2. Mathematics (6 hrs)
   3. Humanities (9 hrs)
   4. Social Sciences (6-9 hrs)
      Select from INR 2005, INR 2015, POS 2041, or POS 2112
   5. Natural Sciences (6-9 hrs)
      
      Note: At least one Natural Sciences course must include a laboratory or field component. Courses meeting this requirement contain a “C” or “L” in their course numbers. Each combined lecture and laboratory course (marked with a C) is equivalent to taking the lecture and laboratory separately.


2. Common Prerequisites (6 hrs)
   Any two introductory Political Science courses with the prefixes of POS, INR, or CPO (6 hours). The following are suggested FGCU courses:
   
   
   • CPO 2001 Intro to Comparative Politics
   • INR 2005 Peace Conflict Public Sphere (3)
   • INR 2015 Global Studies (3)
   • POS 2041 American National Government (3)
   • POS 2112 State & Local Government & Politics (3)


3. Core Courses in the Major (18 hrs)
   
   
   • CPO 3003 Comparative Politics (3)
   • IDS 3300 Foundations of Civic Engagement (3)
   • INR 3003 Theories of International Relations (3)
   • POS 3043 American Political Institutions (3)
   • POS 4734 Research Methods and Analysis in Political Science (3)
   • POS 4936 Senior Seminar in Political Science (3)


4. Major Electives (12 hrs)
   
   Select four courses from the following categories of Political Science electives. At least one course must be from the Political Theory category (POT prefix) and at least one course must be from the Public Policy and Public Administration category (PUP or PAD prefix).
   
   Comparative Politics courses:
   
   
   • CPO 3034 Politics of Developing Nations (3)
   • CPO 3303 Latin American Politics and Society (3)
   • CPO 3403 Politics of the Middle East (3)
   • CPO 3731 Comparative Democratization (3)
   • CPO 3760 Religion & Politics (3)
   • CPO 4514 Asian Politics (3)
   • CPO 4755 Comparative Intergovernmental Relations (3)
   • CPO 4930 Special Topics in Comparative Politics (3)
   
   International Relations courses:
   
   
   • INR 3081 International Issues & Actors (3)
   • INR 4075 International Human Rights (3)
   • INR 4303 American Foreign Policy (3)
   • INR 4703 International Political Economy (3)
   • INR 4926 Model UN Practicum (3)
   • INR 4930 Special Topics in International Relations (3)
     
     
   American Politics courses:
   
   
   • POS 3250 Political Communication (3)
   • POS 3270 Political Campaigns and Elections (3)
   • POS 3411 The Modern Presidency (3)
   • POS 3424 Legislative Process (3)
   • POS 3691 Law, Politics, and Society (3)
   • POS 4072 Women in Politics & Government (3)
   • POS 4152 Urban Politics and Problems (3)
   • POS 4614 Constitutional Law (3)
   • POS 4931 Special Topics in Political Science (3)
     
     
   Political Theory courses:
   
   
   • POT 3003 Political Theorists (3)
   • POT 3075 Culture and Politics (3)
   • POT 3303 Ideology & Propaganda (3)
   • POT 3501 Politics, Ethics, and Political Theory (3)
   • POT 4074 Theories of Power (3)
   • POT 4514 Theories of Political Violence (3)
   • POT 4932 Special Topics in Politics & Humanities (3)
   
   Public Policy and Public Administration courses:
   
   
   • PAD 3810 State & Local Public Administration (3)
   • PUP 3040 State & Local Public Policy (3)
   • PUP 4004 Policymaking and Administration (3)
   • PUP 4013 Comparative Social Policy (3)
   • PUP 4206 International Environmental Policy (3)
   • PUP 4712 Problems of Market & Govt. (3)
   • PUP 4930 Special Topics in Public Policy (3)
   
   
   


5. Restricted Electives/Concentrations (variable hours)
   
   Select one of the following groupings:
   
   
   1. Restricted Electives (no concentration noted on transcript)
      Complete six (6) additional hours of Political Science courses (prefixes CPO, INR, PAD, POS, POT, or PUP) at the 3000-4000 level (or above for individuals previously enrolled in the Public Administration Concentration). A Political Science Independent Study, Internship, Honors in Washington, and/or Overseas Study course also may be used to help satisfy this requirement (see "Additional Electives" below).
   
   
   2. Interdisciplinary Studies Concentration
      Complete any one of the following minors from the College of Arts and Sciences or the College of Business: Anthropology, Critical Theory, Economics, Global Studies, History, Philosophy, or Sociology in accordance with the minor requirements specified in the 2012-2013 FGCU University Catalog. (Note: Courses with CPO, INR, or PUP prefixes used to satisfy the B.A. in Political Science degree requirements cannot also be used to satisfy the Global Studies Minor requirements.)
   
   
   3. Government and Managerial Innovation Concentration
      Complete the Lutgert College of Business minor in Management in accordance with the minor requirements specified in the 2012-2013 FGCU University Catalog.
   
   
   4. Government and Information Systems Concentration
      Complete the Lutgert College of Business minor in Computer Information Systems in accordance with the minor requirements specified in the 2012-2013 FGCU University Catalog.
   
   
   5. Public Administration Concentration
      This concentration is limited to individuals who have satisfied the following requirements and are accepted into the Accelerated MPA program, by means of which a student can obtain both the B.A. and M.P.A. degrees in a shortened period of study:
      
      
      • Complete all General Education requirements.
      • Declare a Political Science major.
      • Junior standing with a minimum of 60 credit hours of completed undergraduate coursework.
      • Complete at least 9 hours of 3000-4000 level Political Science courses (prefixes CPO, INR, PAD, POS, POT, or PUP).
      • A minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.00 scale in prior Political Science and/or Public Administration courses and a minimum 3.00 overall GPA at the time of application.
      • Submit an Accelerated MPA program supplemental application to the Division of Public Affairs by March 1 prior to the academic year in which the students wishes to enroll in MPA courses. Supplemental application materials include the following:
        
        1. Accelerated MPA application form,
        2. cover letter and statement of purpose,
        3. three letters of recommendation,
        4. official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended, and
        5. an official score report for the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogy Test (MAT). The minimum acceptable score for the GRE is 1000 (combined quantitative and verbal sections) and the minimum score for the MAT is 45.
      
      Students in the Public Administration Track complete the following MPA courses, which are also applied toward fulfillment of the baccalaureate degree:
      
      Senior Year-Fall Semester (required)
      • PAD 6060 Introduction to Public Administration (3)
      • PAD 6365 Public Policy (3)
      
      Senior Year-Spring Semester (required)
      • PAD 6101 Organizational Theory & Behavior (3)
      • PAD 6708 Research Applications in Public Administration (3)
      
      Senior Year-Summer Semester (optional, but strongly recommended in order to complete both the BA and MPA degrees within a five-year period)
      • PAD 5933 Proposal Writing & Grant Administration (3)
      • PAD 6940 Internship (3)


6. University Requirements (3 hrs)
   
   
   • IDS 3920 University Colloquium (3)


7. Additional Electives (variable)
   If a student wishes to complete additional electives beyond those required for his or her concentration, one or more of the following may be appropriate. Consult the Division of Public Affairs for additional information.
   
   
   • CPO 4906 Independent Study in Comparative Politics (3)
   • IDH 4945 Honors in Washington (3-6)
   • INR 3955 Overseas Study (3)
   • INR 4910 Directed Independent Study (3)
   • POS 4905 Independent Study (3)
   • POS 4911 Directed Research in Administration and Policy (3)
   • POS 4941 Political Science Internship (3)
   • POT 4906 Ind Study in Political Theory (3)
     
     

Additional Graduation Requirements

• Students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 120 credit hours.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required for all coursework attempted at FGCU.
• Minimum grade of "C" for each course used to satisfy requirements for core courses in the major and for major electives.
• At least 48 of the 120 hours must be in the upper division (3000 and higher).
• At least 30 of the last 60 hours must be earned at FGCU.
• Satisfy Communication and Computation Skills, and foreign language entrance requirements
• Satisfy Service Learning requirement. See www.fgcu.edu/connect/

Transfer Notes and Acceptable Substitutes

The following substitutions are acceptable for common prerequisites:

• POS XXXX (3) or INR XXXX (3) or CPO XXXX (3)
  
  &
  
  
• POS XXXX (3) or INR XXXX (3) or CPO XXXX (3)

For All Majors: Students are strongly encouraged to select required lower division electives that will enhance their general education coursework and that will support their intended baccalaureate degree program. Students should consult with an academic advisor in their major degree area.