Political Science/History B.A.

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A major in Political Science/History most often finds related work in the fields of teaching at the high school level or in business or government service.

EMPLOYMENT

The major also provides excellent preparation for entry into law school or the paralegal occupations.

DEGREE AWARDED

Bachelor of Arts

CONTACT

Dr. Guangqiu Xu
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
316-295-5202
xu@friends.edu

Dr. Russell Fox
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
316-295-5827
foxr@friends.edu

Political Science: 24 hours

POLS Electives 6 hours

POLS 100 - American Government
POLS 120 - Political Ideas and Ideologies
POLS 160 - International Relations
POLS 260 - Comparative Politics
POLS 370 - Topics in Political Theory

Choose one of the following:

HIST (420) 325 - U.S. Diplomatic History
POLS (325) 420 - Topics in American Foreign Policy

History: 15 hours

HIST 140 - U.S. History 1: Through 1865
HIST 150 - U.S. History 2: Since 1865
HIST 215 - World Civilization II
HIST 470 - History Seminar (Capstone)

Choose one of the following:

HIST 261 - Twentieth Century World
HIST 262 - U.S. Since 1945
HIST 263 - Germany, Hitler and the Holocaust
HIST 264 - Colonialism and Nationalism
HIST 265 - Vietnam, the 60s and 70s

Supporting Courses: 9 hours

SOCS 210 - Foundations of American Character
SOCS 450 - Methods of Social Science Research

Choose one of the following:

ECON 100 - Principles of Economics
SOCI 100 - Principles of Sociology

Total Major Requirements: 48 hours

General Education:

HIST 210 - World Civilization 1

Friends University

Political Science/History B.A.

EMPLOYMENT

DEGREE AWARDED

CONTACT

Political Science: 24 hours

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History: 15 hours

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Supporting Courses: 9 hours

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Total Major Requirements: 48 hours

General Education:

Total Degree Requirements: 124 hours