Political Science

Faculty:  A.G. Cuzan (Chairperson), R.L. Anderson, M.L. Goel, W.G. Howard, D.S. Myers, J.A. Robinson (President Emeritus), J.D. Salmon, J. Witt 

"Man is by nature a political animal."             Aristotle

One of the oldest fields of study, Political Science is an integral component of a liberal arts education. Beginning with Plato and Aristotle, through Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Burke, Marx, and Mill, to Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton, serious thinkers have pondered at length fundamental questions about justice and political questions pertaining to the governance of human societies, including the origin and evolution of law and justice, the development and operation of political institutions and processes, the comparative problems of war and peace. It is our task to analyze competing theories purporting to throw light on these questions, subjecting them to the test of reason and experience.

The Pre-Law Specialization emphasizes American government, with special attention given to constitutional law and the judicial branch.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements, students seeking the B.A. in Political Science must meet the following requirements. The average grade of mandatory core courses must be 2.0. 

As a prerequisite, students majoring in Political Science need to earn at least a "C" in POS 2041, or to transfer 3 sh of an equivalent lower-division course in American government or political science with a grade of "C" or higher.

Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.

General Studies (36 sh)
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.

Common Prerequisites (6 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program.

Lower Division Electives (18 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement. Recommended electives are CPO 2002, INR 2002, and POS 2041.

POLITICAL SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION

Major-Related (0 sh)

Upper Division Electives (21-30 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

PRE-LAW SPECIALIZATION

Upper Division Electives (15 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.

MINOR
The Minor in Political Science requires 15 sh of course work. A grade of "C" or higher is required in all courses. All courses must be completed at UWF and directed studies may not be taken to fulfill requirements.