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 Requirements
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 Professional Studies 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 Professional Studies academic advisor.
Complete one of the following:
INR 2015 Global Studies (3)
POS 2041 American National Government (3)
POS 2112 State & Local Government & Politics (3)
Complete each of the following:
INR 3002 Theories of International Relations (3)
POS 3043 American Political Institutions (3)
PUP 4004 Policymaking & Administration (3)
Complete two additional courses (6 hours) at the 3000-4000 level from the following prefixes: CPO, INR, POS, POT, or PUP.
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED: 18 HRS
Transfer Notes and Acceptable Substitutes
Transfer credits will ordinarily be accepted from regionally accredited institutions and evaluated for appropriate credit toward requirements in the student's degree program.
