Global Politics Option

The global politics option requires a total of 33 hours in political science, at least 15 of which must be earned at WSU.

Pol S 101 (or 198)
Pol S 102
Pol S 103
Seminar required for those graduating with honors or distinction
9 hours from comparative politics:
Pol S 305, 314, 405 [M], 412, 413, 418, 428, 432 [M], 435, 447, 472 [M], 474, 476 [M], 534*, 535*, 537* (courses cannot be counted for both comparative and international politics)
9 hours in international politics:
Pol S 314, 424 [M], 427, 428, 429, 530*, 531*, 533* (courses cannot be counted for both comparative and international politics)
* Senior standing and permission of instructor required.
3 hours in political theory:
Pol S 333 or 438 [M]
3 additional hours from political science:
Pol S 206, 300, 301, 316, 317, 324, 330, 340, 375, 381, 402, 404 [M], 416, 417, 420, 424 [M], 427, 429, 430, 436, 437, 438 [M], 443, 445, 446 [M], 448, 450 [M], 455, 456, 497, 498, 499

Students must take one of the following to fulfill the "International Experience" requirement:

Study Abroad: A minimum of one semester (or equivalent) completing 3 courses in a university-approved education abroad program (Note: Political science courses taken abroad may substitute for WSU courses in the major.)
International internship, approved by the department, either abroad or in a U.S.-based internship with global activities.
A minor in a foreign language (18 credits) or global studies.

University Writing Requirements

Two (2) Writing in the Major [M] courses (6 hours) from Pol S 404, 405, 424, 432, 438, 442, 446, 447, 450, 472, 476
Junior Writing Portfolio/Qualifying Exam (Portfolio and proficiency exam required no later than first semester after earning 60 credits.)

2 years high school or 1 year college (in same language)

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