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Political Science Major
Students majoring in Political Science are required to complete ten courses (40 hours) in Political Science, including POLS 203 (American Government), POLS 205 (Comparative Government), POLS 209 (World Politics), POLS 375 (Origins of the Civic Republican Tradition) and either POLS 325 (Constitutional Interpretation) or POLS 335 (Civil Rights and Liberties). BUSN 201 (Principles of Economics I) is an allied field requirement.
POLS 203 American Government
POLS 205 Comparative Government
POLS 209 World Politics: Current Events and their Roots in the
Past
POLS 325 or 335 Constitutional Interpretation/Civil Rights and
Liberties
POLS 375 Origins of the Civic Republican Tradition
BUSN 201 Principles of Economics I
Choose five additional courses, including either
POLS 360 American Foreign Policy or
POLS 446 International Law
and at least two of the following:
POLS 207 State and Local Government
POLS 310 The Presidency and Public Policy
POLS 315 Congress and Public Policy
POLS 325 Constitutional Interpretation OR
POLS 335 Civil Rights and Liberties
POLS 420 Political Behavior
Other acceptable courses (may select only one):
POLS 350 Special Topics
POLS 451 Internship
POLS 452 Government Internship
TOTAL: 44 semester hours
Political Science Minor
POLS 203 American Government
POLS 209 World Politics: Current Events and Their Roots in the
Past
POLS 325 or 335 Constitutional Interpretation/Civil Rights and
Liberties
and any other two courses in Political Science with the approval
of the Department Chair. (CMNS 380 will not satisfy a minor
requirement.)
TOTAL: 20 semester hours
Government Education
The following program leads to licensure for teaching Government
in grades 7-12 and is comprised of 149 semester hours,
as follows:
Major: 44
Professional Education: 36
General Education: 69
Major Curriculum
EDUC 419 Content Area Reading
POLS 203 American Government
POLS 205 Comparative Government
POLS 207 State and Local Government
POLS 209 World Politics: Current Events and Their Roots in
the Past
POLS 315 Congress and Public Policy
POLS 335 Civil Rights and Liberties
POLS 360 American Foreign Policy
POLS 375 Origins of the Civic Republican Tradition
POLS 420 Political Behavior
POLS 446 International Law
Professional Education
EDUC 200 History, Principles, and Philosophy of Education
EDUC 320 Classroom Discipline and Management
EDUC 342 Learning Environments 7-12
HGLN 337 Assessment and Evaluation
SPED 101 Survey of the Regular and Special Populations
Within the School Environment
EDUC 452 Education Senior Seminar
EDUC 456 Enhanced Student Teaching: 9-12 (6 hours)
EDUC 458 Enhanced Student Teaching: 7-8 (6 hours)
General Education Curriculum
*CISC 100 Computer as a Tool
CISC 216 Computer as a Classroom Support System
CMNS 330 The Hebrew and Christian Traditions
CMNS 380 The Political Traditions of the West
**ENGL 100 Introduction to College Writing
ENGL 110 Composition and Rhetoric
ENGL 111 Composition, Rhetoric and Research
EVSC 111 Environmental Science
HIST 101 The West and the World I
HIST 102 The West and World II
HIST 201 U.S. History I
**MATH 101 Basic Math
MATH 102 College Algebra
MATH 215 Elementary Statistics
OREN 105 Tusculum Experience (1 hr.)
PHED 201 Foundations of Physical Fitness and Wellness
tPSYC 101 Essentials of Psychology
PSYC 200 Developmental Psychology
PSYC 305 Educational Psychology
SOCI 101 Principles and Social Institutions
Choose one of the following courses:
MUSC 101 Introduction to Western Music
THEA 104 Introduction to Theatre
VISA 110 Basic Concepts of the Visual Arts
VISA 204 Ancient Through Renaissance Art
VISA 208 Baroque Through Modern Art
*Test out opportunity available.
**Not required if ACT/SAT scores merit exemption.
TOTAL: 149 semester hours
Independent Major
Students interested in doing so may design an independent major combining Political Science with courses from related areas (e.g. History, Business, Psychology etc.). Detailed requirements for an independent major can be found in the section titled “Independent Program of Study” that appears in the Academic Policies section of the catalog.
Political Science Internships
For students whose program of study and intended career objective would benefit from the practical experience that an internship would provide, internships in local offices of federal, state, and local governments may be available. Internship credit does not normally count toward the 10 courses required for the major or the 5 courses for the minor, but a one course exception may be granted upon petition to the Department Chair.
Pre-Law
While law schools have no officially preferred undergraduate major, Political Science, particularly as taught at Tusculum, is the major that is most involved in the study of law and its context in the Western and American traditions. Students interested in law school should consult with the College’s Pre-Law Advisor, regardless of their choice of a major, for suggestions on specific courses to take to best prepare them for their law school experience.
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