Government, BA

Required Credit Hours: 33

Major Computing Requirement:

Students must satisfy a Major Computing Requirement in Government by successfully completing GOVT 301 .

Major Writing Requirement:

The Major Writing Requirement is fulfilled by obtaining a grade of “C-” or better in any course numbered between GOVT 401 and GOVT 491 inclusive.

Core Requirements:

GOVT 201 - Introduction to American Government and Politics Credits: (3)
GOVT 203 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Credits: (3)
GOVT 204 - Introduction to International Politics Credits: (3)

One of the Following Courses in Political Theory:

GOVT 202 - Introduction to Political Theory Credits: (3)
GOVT 303 - Survey of Political Theory: The Ancient Tradition Credits: (3)
GOVT 304 - Survey of Political Theory: The Modern Tradition Credits: (3)
GOVT 305 - Contemporary Political Theory Credits: (3)
GOVT 392 - Topics in Political Theory Credits: (3)

Additional Requirements:

GOVT 301 - Research Methods Credits: (3)
One upper-level Government seminar numbered between 401 and 491

Note:

Students planning to major in Government are strongly advised to complete GOVT 201 , GOVT 203 , GOVT 204 and GOVT 301 before junior year.

No more than two Geography courses may be counted toward a major in Government:GOVT 381 , GOVT 382 , GOVT 384 and GOVT 386 .

One freshman seminar in Government may be counted toward the Government major.

It is recommended that majors complete ECON 101 -ECON 102 and carry foreign language study beyond the 202-level.

No more than 6 total credits from any of the combination of the following courses may be counted toward the major in Government: GOVT 494 , GOVT 498 , INTR 499 . Credits beyond 6 would still count toward the 120 credits needed for graduation.

Consult the Department website (http://www.wm.edu/as/government/) for updated information about curricular requirements, course offerings, and other opportunities.