American Politics, Minor
Minor in American Politics (370003M)
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 | |
| State & Local Government & Politics | ||
| The American Congress | ||
| The American Presidency | ||
| The Judicial Process | ||
| Public Administrtion: Concepts & Practices | ||
| State Politics | ||
| Internship in Government & Politics | ||
| Politics and the Media | ||
| Survey Research Methods | ||
| Fundamentals of Political Strategy | ||
| Fundamentals of Electoral Messaging | ||
| Campaign Finance, Fundraising, and Budgeting | ||
| Political Opinion, Behavior & Electorial Politics | ||
| American Interest Groups | ||
| American Political Parties | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |