It satisfies the third writing course requirement. The course is a capstone for your undergaduate political science career. It may be taken only once for credit. The instructor and topic changes each semester. Regardless of the instructor or topic, the goal of the senior seminar is to integrate the various fields of political science in regard to a single topic.
Graded material varies with the instructor.
A major term paper is the rule with a number of minor writing assignments a common element for most instructors. Oral presentations are also often assigned.