Bachelor of Science in Political Science (Dual Degree)

Bachelor of Science in Political Science (Dual Degree)

Program Description

The Political Science bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University provides unmatched active and applied learning experiences that prepares students for post graduate work or a student’s choice of professional career. The degree covers a wide range of topics, including American and international political systems, political theory, and social issues. Students learn about public administration/public policy, American politics and theory, international studies, political management and democratic engagement through a powerful combination of theoretical coursework, case studies, hands-on activities and real-world experience.

To complete the dual degree of a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, students shall study for 4 years with 125 credits.

Program Structure

Required Total Credits (125)

General Education Courses

35

Required Lower Division Major Core Courses

39

Required Upper Division Major Core Courses

33

Major Elective Courses

9

General Elective Courses

9

General Education Courses (Required: 35 credits)

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

COMM 103

Oral Communications

3

ENGL 101

English Composition I

3

ENGL 102

English Composition II

3

ENVS 131C

Environmental Science

3

ENVS 131A

Environmental Science (Lab)

1

HIST 131

World History from 1500 B.C

3

HUMN 101

Introduction to Humanities

3

HUMN 110

Arts and Culture

3

ITEC 101

Introduction to Information Technology

3

MATH 177

Elementary Statistics

3

PHIL 110

Critical Thinking

3

PSYC 101

Introductory Psychology

3

SMNR 101

First Year Experience

1

Required Lower Division Major Core Courses (Required: 33 credits)

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

ECON 200

Economics

3

ENTR 110

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

3

ICT 209

Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence

3

IR 207

Research Methods and Design

3

IR 230

International Political Economy

3

IR 247

Principles of Sustainable Development

3

LEGL 101

Introduction to Law and the Legal System

3

POLS 101 (FHSU)

American Government

3

POLS 110

Introduction to Political Science

3

POLS 227

Introduction to Comparative Politics

3

POLS 230 (FHSU)

Introduction to International Relations

3

POLS 280 (FHSU)

Introduction to Public Policy

3

POLS 380 (FHSU)

Topics in Political Science

3

Required Upper Division Major Core Courses (Required: 39 credits)

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

INTS 400

Internship

3

IR 315

ASEAN and the International System of Southeast Asia

3

IR 380A

Peace and Conflict Studies

3

IR 482

Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

3

POLS 325

Cambodian Government

3

POLS 490 (FHSU)

Senior Capstone

3

POLS 403 (FHSU)

American Presidency

3

POLS 455 (FHSU)

Research Methods

3

POLS 630 (FHSU)

International Organizations in World Politics

3

POLS 631 (FHSU)

American Foreign Policy

3

POLS 632 (FHSU)

Problems and Issues in World Politics

3

Major Elective Courses (Required: 9 credits)

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

ECON 306

Applied Statistics

3

IR 333

Globalization

3

IR 350

Environment and Development

3

IR 360

Comparative Social Movements

3

IR 361

Gender and Development

3

IR 415

International Politics of the Asia-Pacific

3

IR 450

China’s Foreign Policy and Relations

3

IR 495

Special Topics in International Relations

3

LEGL 390

Negotiation and Dispute Settlement

3

LEGL 435

International (Private and Public) Law

3

POLS 301A

Comparative Political Theory

3

POLS 320

Southeast Asian Comparative Politics

3

General Elective Courses (Required: 9 credits)

Course Code

Course Name

Credits

ECON 301

Economics II

3

ECON 400

Economics Strategy for Business

3

ECON 430

International Economics

3

ECON 440

Money and Banking

3

ECON 470

Economics of Development

3

ECON 481

Economics of the Asia Pacific Region

3

LEGL 199

English for Legal Purposes

3

LEGL 310

Legal Ethics

3

LEGL 334

Cambodian Business Law

3

LEGL 340

Labor Law

3

LEGL 360

Southeast Asian Law and Legal Systems

3

LEGL 380

Genocide

3

LEGL 385

Gender and Law

3