Minor - Department of Political Science

Are You Interested In…
-preserving social equality and diversity through policy design?
-community engagement, activism, and the development of non-profit organizations?
-the use and abuse of governmental powers?
-studying further the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship?
If so, then Political Science might be the perfect minor for you!

Political Science studies the world of politics and government – particularly the manner in which people organize, administer, and seek to improve their governments, the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship, and the use and abuses of power.

Political Science Minor Requirements

Before Fall 2019
Choose two courses for a total of 6 credit hours:
POLS 1100 US National Government (3, AI)
POLS 2100 Introduction to International Relations (3, BF)
POLS 2200 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3, BF)
POLS 2300 Introduction to Political Theory (3, HF)

Fall 2019 and After
Choose two courses for a total of 6 credit hours:
POLS 1100 US National Government (3, AI)
POLS 2100 Introduction to International Relations (3, BF)
POLS 2200 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3, BF)
POLS 2300 Introduction to Political Theory (3, HF)
POLS 2700 Introduction to Public Administration (3, BF)

4 POLS Upper Division Electives (12 credit hours, 3000 level or higher)

A maximum of 3 internship credit hours may be used towards this requirement.

Check the catalog for a full list of courses and descriptions or meet with an advisor for more details.

Please email or schedule an appointment with your advisor to officially declare your Political Science minor!

All undergraduate students must apply in advance for graduation to receive a degree from the University of Utah.

Before applying, students are encouraged to meet with their advisor and complete the following checklist.

All courses must be taken for a letter grade with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. A grade of C- or higher must be earned in required POLS courses. A minimum of 9 POLS credit hours (not including internships) must be completed at the University of Utah. Minimum credit hours 18.

All students pursuing degrees and certificates through the Political Science Department must also fulfill all University of Utah requirements for graduation. For complete information concerning the Undergraduate Program at the University of Utah, consult the Student Handbook.