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International Studies, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Concentration
The Department of International Studies provides an individualized program encompassing communication and language, historical and political awareness, and multicultural appreciation for students who will be the citizens of the global village of the 21st century. Political science course offerings treating international studies are broad in scope and deep in area concentration. Offered in conjunction with certificates of specialization awarded in Russian and East European Studies and Atlantic Community Studies, the course offerings emphasize the study of Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and Latin America. Coupled with study in history and foreign language, political science students achieve a rich understanding of countries in the international system. The political science concentration prepares students for numerous careers in the public and private sectors. More than 70 percent of the graduates of the political science program of UM-Presque Isle go on to graduate or law school study. In addition, the Department of International Studies offers certificate programs and minors in Atlantic Community Studies and Russian and East European Studies.
General Education Core 45 credits

General Education Core requirements
Concentration Requirements

Political Science courses		30 credits
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    3
      3
        3
          3

            Political Science elective (upper level: non- western)            		3 credits

            Political Science electives (upper level)            		15 credits

            History courses             		9 credits
            • History elective (upper level)
            3
              3

                Foreign language(s) courses                 		9 credits
                • Electives
                Electives9 credits

                University-wide elective credits
                • Portion of these credits may be used to fulfill requirements for a minor.
                Total for the degree 120 credits

                All bachelor degree candidates must complete the General Education Core.
                Program administered by: International Studies Department.

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