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The Minor in Political Science provides non-political science majors the opportunity to explore the field of political science through a six-course (18 credit hour) program of study. A grade of C or higher is required in all courses, and at least 12 of the 18 credit hours must be taken at FGCU. A student desiring certification of this minor and designation on the transcript must note the minor on the Application for Graduation, contact a College of Arts and Sciences academic advisor to certify completion of the minor coursework, and meet all the requirements for the minor as listed below. For additional information, please contact a College of Arts and Sciences academic advisor.

General Requirements for a Minor

• Students must meet with a college advisor to declare a minor and review the course requirements.
• A grade of C or higher is required in all courses for the minor.
• A minimum of 12 credit hours of the minor must be completed at FGCU.
• Students desiring certification of a minor and designation on their academic transcript must:
  • Note the minor on the Application for Graduation.
  • Contact a college advisor to certify completion of all course requirements for the declared minor as listed below.

Program Specific Information

Complete any two of the following:

• INR 2005 Peace and Conflict in the Public World (3) 
• INR 2015 Global Studies (3)
• POS 2041 American National Government (3)
• POS 2112 State & Local Government & Politics (3)

Complete one course from each of the following categories: 

• One upper division elective course in American Politics/Administration/Policy: PAD 3810 (3), POS 3250 (3), POS 3270 (3), POS 3691 (3), POS 4064 (3), POS 4152 (3), POS 4614 (3), POS 4931 (3), PUP 3040 (3), PUP 4930 (3)
• One upper division course in Comparative Politics: CPO 3003 (3), CPO 3303 (3), CPO 4076 (3), CPO 4930 (3), or PUP 4013 (3)
• One upper division course in International Relations: INR 4075 (3), INR 4303 (3), INR 4703 (3), INR 4926 (3), INR 4930 (3), PUP 4206 (3)
• One upper division course in Political Theory: POT 3003 (3), POT 3075 (3), POT 4074 (3), POT 4932 (3)

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 18 HRS

Transfer Notes

Transfer credits will ordinarily be accepted from regionally accredited institutions and evaluated for appropriate credit toward requirements in the student's degree program.