American Politics, Minor
Minor in American Politics (370003M)
This minor is a focused study of American politics and it's ideas, institutions, and practices.
Program Contact
Dr. Nancy Marion
Professor, Political Science
330-972-5551
nmarion@uakron.edu
The following information has official approval of The Department of Political Science and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.
The following courses constitute a “Minor in American Politics” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the minor to be noted on the student’s record. At least 9 credits must be at the 300/400 level. Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.
Summary
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 3 | |
| Electives | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| POLIT 100 | Government & Politics in the United States | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 15 credits from the following: | 15 | |
| POLIT 210 | State & Local Government & Politics | |
| POLIT 302 | American Political Ideas | |
| POLIT 328 | American Foreign Policy Process | |
| POLIT 341 | The American Congress | |
| POLIT 346 | American Politics in Film | |
| POLIT 350 | The American Presidency | |
| POLIT 351 | Inside the White House | |
| POLIT 360 | The Judicial Process | |
| POLIT 381 | State Politics | |
| POLIT 395 | Internship in Government & Politics 1 | |
| POLIT 402 | Politics and the Media | |
| POLIT 427 | Campaign Battleground | |
| POLIT 428 | Ohio Politics | |
| POLIT 475 | American Interest Groups | |
| POLIT 476 | American Political Parties | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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A maximum of 3 credits of Internship can be applied to the minor degree