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 |
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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