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International Studies, B.A.
Political Science Concentration
Department of Business and International Studies
International Studies Faculty
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 inernational 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 Russian and East Eurpoean Studies and International Studies.
All candidates for the bachelor's degree must complete the General
Education Core of Courses, which totals 44 credits.
| Course No. |
Course |
Credits |
| Political Science Concentration Requirements: |
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| Political Science Courses |
30 |
| Pos
211 |
Classic Political Thinkers and Modern Method |
3 |
| Pos/Hty 371 |
International Relations and Modern Conflicts |
3 |
| Political Science Elective (upper level: non-western) |
3 |
| Political Science Electives (upper level) |
15 |
| History Elective (upper level) |
3 |
| Foreign Language(s) Courses |
9 |
| Total Credits Required for
Degree |
121 |
| Minimum cumulative GPA required for graduation: |
2.00 |
| Cumulative GPA required in courses in the concentration area: |
2.25 |
| *One of these courses will fulfill a requirement in the General Education Core. |
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| **One of these courses may fulfill a requirement in the General Education Core. |
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| ***Portion of these credits may be used to fulfill requirements for a minor |
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