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Political Science Minor

Degree Type: Minor

Required Courses		Credit Hours
Required Courses (9 Credits)
PLSC 121	Amer Govt 1: People & Politics *RS	3
PLSC 122	Amer Govt 2: Policy Making*RS	3
Choose one:
PLSC 221	American Political Parties*RS	3
PLSC 251	Public Administration * RS	3
Electives (9 credits – choose three)
PLSC 311	Amer State & Local Govt * RS	3
PLSC 323	International Organization*GRS	3
PLSC 331	Comparative World Govts *GRS	3
PLSC 341	International Politics *GRS	3
PLSC 410	Politics & Media*RS	3

Why Choose the Political Science Minor?

Students in this minor learn how the American political system works from the local through the national levels of government, and how our political decision making process differs from other countries. Current public policy issues such as social security reform, health care legislation, and campaign finance regulations are analyzed. Students also learn how public opinion generated through the media, interest groups, political parties, and elections affects government. This minor complements majors that involve participation in public affairs, such as communication, criminal justice, education, law, public relations, and social work.

Admission Requirements

This Political Science minor is open to any student admitted to Ferris State and pursuing a baccalaureate degree except those pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration. The minor is designed to complement any other Ferris major program.

Graduation Requirements

An academic minor may only be awarded upon completion of a baccalaureate degree at Ferris State. This minor requires a minimum of 18 credits with a minimum 2.0 grade average in these courses.

Also, 50 percent of the credits for a minor must be taught by Ferris State University.

More Information

ADVISOR: Dr. Don Roy
PHONE: 231-591-2764
E-MAIL: royd@ferris.edu
CAMPUS ADDRESS: ASC 2092